Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Malheur National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,052 ft
Elevation

Provides access to: Buckhorn Meadows Trail #205 which accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

This trailhead offers undeveloped camping with a 6 horse tie-stall, manger and stock rail. The parking area is small. Please park in a manner that will allow others to turn around in the limited space that is available. Please do not park or drive in the nearby meadow.

Getting there

From John Day, travel south on US Highway 395 to junction with County Road 65. Drive southeast to Forest Service Road 1520 and follow road to trailhead.

44.25659, -118.75385 · 44°15'23.7"N 118°45'13.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.92.62.51.91.91.10.30.40.61.63.04.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead

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

Camping near Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead

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

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