Within Wallowa National Forest, Buck Creek NRA Trailhead provides a forest service campground near both creek and lake features. This established site sits in the Oxbow area, managed by the US Forest Service as part of the national forest system.
The trailhead location suggests access to hiking routes, while the proximity to water features offers potential for fishing or water-based activities. Campers seeking additional forest service options can explore campgrounds around Wallowa National Forest throughout the region. PO Saddle Trailhead provides an alternative trailhead camping experience just over two miles north.
Description
Situated on the ridge above Hells Canyon and the Hells Canyon Wilderness area, the Buck Creek National Recreation Area (NRA) Trailhead is a combination horse campground and trailhead for back country. The site has limited stock facilities such as hitching rails, trailer parking, feed bunks and holding corrals. This trailhead provides access to Reservoir Bench Trail #1884 which entersHells Canyon Wilderness.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuck Creek NRA Trailhead is located in Oregon near Oxbow
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for about 31.5 miles (you will go past Blackhorse and Ollokot Campgrounds and cross over the Imnahah River) to Forest Road 3962; Turn left on Forest Road 3962 and go 2.2 miles to Forest Road 025; Turn right on Forest Road 025 and go 0.8 miles to Forest Road 3965; Turn left on Forest Road 3965 and go about 5 miles to the trailhead entrance on the left. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 19.5 miles to Forest Road 3965 (This is the road to the Hells Canyon Overlook); On Forest Road 3965 (paved for first 3 miles to overlook) go 10 miles to trailhead entrance on left side of road. There is a gate near PO Saddle Trailhead (3 moremiels down the road) that is locked 3 days prior to deer rifle season (late September) through late June; check with the Wallowa Mountain Visitor Center for the exact dates of gate closure.
Coordinates
45.19769541 N
116.76448128 W
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Site Types
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 24 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 31 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 31 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 20 min from Kennewick, WA
