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Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead

Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead is located near the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Chewaucan River, which offers opportunities for fishing and hiking along its banks.

Description

National Forest

This highly used campground is ideally located right on the Chewaucan River, 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon. Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead, within the campground, accesses Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 a multi-use trail, and a challenging trek in both directions as hikers must climb out of the river canyon. You can hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride north to Yamsay Mountain or south to Cox Pass. A pedestrian bridge crosses the river and links to the trail. There are many fishing opportunities for rainbow and brook trout. The site is surrounded by a high desert, pine, and juniper setting. Amenities include a vault toilet, parking area, adequate trailer turnaround, horse corrals, and each of the five campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Alert : There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Remember to “pack it in, pack it out.”

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Location

Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead is located in Oregon

Directions

Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead is located 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon. From Paisley, take County Highway 2-08 (also known as Mill Street) for almost two miles and then merge left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 33. Chewaucan Crossing trailhead will be on the left side of FS Road 33. A sturdy pedestrian bridge spans the river at the campground, connecting trail segments. Bridge spanning the river at Chewaucan Crossing Campground. Fishing in the Chewaucan River Fishing in the Chewaucan River