Black Butte Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Siskiyou National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,733 ft
Elevation

Provides access to:

Facilities

  • No picnic table
  • No fire pit
  • No drinking water
  • No toilet
  • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Getting there

From Cave Junction, OR, at Wild Rivers Ranger Station on Highway 199, go south on Highway 199. After the bridge crossing turn left on Rocky Dale Road and travel about 6 miles till Waldo Road and turn left. Go 0.8 mile to four corners and turn right on Takilma Road (County Road #5820). Travel 3.5 miles to where the road forks, and take the left fork Forest Road 4904. Follow Forest Road 4904 for 1 mile and turn right on Forest Road 4906. Cross Bridge and after 5 miles turn right on Forest Road 053 and follow for 3.5 miles. Trailhead is on the right.

41.93017, -123.60661 · 41°55'48.6"N 123°36'23.8"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in12.29.59.16.22.81.00.20.31.24.89.614.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Butte Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Black Butte Trailhead?
No. Black Butte Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Black Butte Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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