Fishing, hiking, and swimming near a lake draw campers to this free dispersed site at the northern trailhead of Gearhart Mountain Trail, set within Fremont National Forest. Access is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are advisable. Toilets are on-site and pets are welcome. Deadhorse Lake, about 3.4 miles east, provides a developed alternative for campers who want more infrastructure.
Description
The North Fork Sprague Trailhead is one hour and 20 minutes northeast of Bly, Oregon, and about half-mile from Gearhart Mountain Wilderness northern boundary. Visitors will find one vault toilet and a parking area with room for trailer turnaround, but no other amenities. Dispersed camping is allowed.
The North Fork Sprague Trailhead accesses the northern part of the Gearhart Mountain Trail #100 and allows visitors the opportunity to travel south through the middle of the Wilderness or to connect with the Boulder Springs Trail #101. Fishing enthusiasts also use the trailhead to get to Blue Lake, a popular fishing destination in the Wilderness. The lake is about 2.5 miles from the trailhead.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGearhart Mountain Trail Northern Trailhead Dispersed is located in Oregon near Paisley
Coordinates
42.5582086737308 N
120.84111977782419 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 10 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 11 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 37 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 4 hrs 18 min from Eugene, OR
