About Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area
The 3-acre Crab Creek primitive recreation site provides two joined 16’ x 16’ horse corrals, two stock watering troughs fed by a perennial stream, and open ground suitable for tent and/or RV camping. The site is popular especially with anglers, hunters, hikers, and horseback riders. It serves as the primary access point to the surrounding BLM Crab Creek/Rocky Ford area, including 9 miles of both sides of Crab Creek.Know Before You Go:The 3-acre Crab Creek primitive recreation site provides two joined 16’ x 16’ horse corrals, two stock watering troughs fed by a perennial stream, and open ground suitable for tent and/or RV camping.Available surface water is suitable for stock animals but is not fit for human consumption.Beware of rattlesnakes, especially during May through October.Cell phone service is not available in the camping/parking area.Point of Interest:Crab Creek is sometimes referred to as the longest ephemeral stream in North America.
How to Get There
From Spokane, WA: Drive west 49 miles on Interstate 90. Take exit #231 (Tokio Weigh Station). Once off the interstate turn right onto Danekas Rd. Drive 1.4 miles to Hills Rd. and turn right. Drive straight 6.1 miles to the public lands site on both sides of Harrington-Tokio Rd. The camping area turn-off is to the left (west), immediately north of Crab Creek.
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Heading to Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area? 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 Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area?
No central reservation system listed for Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10136092) for the latest entry policy and availability.
Is Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area accessible?
No accessible facilities.
How do I get to Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area?
From Spokane, WA: Drive west 49 miles on Interstate 90. Take exit #231 (Tokio Weigh Station). Once off the interstate turn right onto Danekas Rd. Drive 1.4 miles to Hills Rd. and turn right. Drive straight 6.1 miles to the public lands site on both sides of Harrington-Tokio Rd. The camping area turn-off is to the left (west), immediately north of Crab Creek.
How do I contact Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 509-536-1200 or email: BLM_OR_SP_Mail@blm.gov.
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