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Forks Trailhead

Ukiah, Oregon · Grant County · Facility

Provides access to: Forks Trail #3019 which travels south for nearly 7 miles within North Fork John Day Wilderness.Limited parking is available. Dispersed campsites with corrals are located close to the trailhead.Directions:From Granite, OR head north on Forest Road 73 for 8.6 miles. Then continue northwest on Forest R…

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About Forks Trailhead

Provides access to: Forks Trail #3019 which travels south for nearly 7 miles within North Fork John Day Wilderness.Limited parking is available. Dispersed campsites with corrals are located close to the trailhead.Directions:From Granite, OR head north on Forest Road 73 for 8.6 miles. Then continue northwest on Forest Road 52 for about 17 miles. Then turn left (south) on Forest Road 5225 and travel about 3 miles to the trailhead just behind the Forks Guard Station. From Ukiah, OR, travel about 23 miles to Forest Road 5226/5225 junction. Turn right (south) onto Forest Road 5225 and travel about 3 miles to the Forks Guard Station. The trail takes off just behind the Station. There are a horse corral and large dispersed campsites adjacent to the trailhead.Forks corral and dispersed camp:

Plan Your Visit to Forks Trailhead

Heading to Forks 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Forks Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Forks Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246018) for the latest entry policy and availability.