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Crane Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Crane Creek Trail #3011 and North Crane Trail #3171 which access North Fork John Day Wilderness . Directions : From Granite, OR take Forest Road 73 north for about 6.5 miles to the trailhead on the west side of the road. There is a large, fenced parking area with 1 dispersed campsite and interpretive signs. This site is directly adjacent to the Elkhorn National Scenic Byway.

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 44.8861705, -118.4051214

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Blue Mountain Byway East Interpretive Site
  • North Fork John Day Campground (OR)
  • Ah Hee Diggings Interpretive Site
  • Baldy Lake Trailhead
  • Baldy Creek Trailhead
  • Granite Creek Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is Crane Creek Trailhead reservable?

Crane Creek Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Crane Creek Trailhead?

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How do I book a campsite at Crane Creek Trailhead?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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