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O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead

Williams, Oregon · Josephine County · Facility

Provides access to: O'brien Creek Trail #900FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

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About O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead

Provides access to: O'brien Creek Trail #900FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

How to Get There

From Ruch, OR, proceed approximately 7.7 miles and make a left onto Thompson Creek Road (just across the Applegate River, near Applegate, OR). Continue approximately 11.8 miles to a right turn onto Forest Road 1005. Continue approximately 2.2 miles to destination, on right.

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Plan Your Visit to O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead

Heading to O'brien Creek Lower 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 O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/266432) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to O'brien Creek Lower Trailhead?

From Ruch, OR, proceed approximately 7.7 miles and make a left onto Thompson Creek Road (just across the Applegate River, near Applegate, OR). Continue approximately 11.8 miles to a right turn onto Forest Road 1005. Continue approximately 2.2 miles to destination, on right.

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