Chewaucan Crossing Campground/Trailhead
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 83.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 42.6158, -120.6063
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 ride horseback 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, 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.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
Yes. this site is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to this site?
Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead is located 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon. From the Paisley Ranger District office take Highway 31 North/West Street approximately 0.3 miles to Mill Street/County Highway 2-8/Forest Service Road-33. Turn left, go approximately 1.0 miles to fork, stay left on County Highway 2-8/Forest Service Road-33/River Road for approximately 6.6 miles. Turn left into campground.
Nearby
- Marsters Spring Campground0.6 mi
- Marster Spring Campground0.6 mi
- Jones Crossing Campground0.8 mi
- Campbell Lake Campground8.2 mi
- Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR)9.4 mi
- Deadhorse Lake Campground9.4 mi
- Happy Camp Campground10.3 mi
- Dairy Point Campground10.4 mi
- Aspen Point Dump Station83.5 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
