Basin Trailhead

About Basin Trailhead

Provides access to: Basin Creek Trail #3006 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness and ends after 1.3 miles at it's junction with Glade Creek Trail #3014.Directions: From Dale, OR, travel northwest on US-395 N for 1.2 miles. Then turn right (east) on Forest Road 55. After about 1 mile, take the first right onto Forest Road 10. Continue for about 8.7 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 1010 for another 7 miles to the trailhead. There is a large parking area and message board.

Plan Your Visit to Basin Trailhead

Heading to Basin Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)