Crane Crossing

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Malheur National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,490 ft
Elevation

This is a small rustic camp area near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River. This site is a great get away for those looking for something quiet and out of the way.  The camping area sets just at the trailhead.  The trail can be taken to the west and go along the Crane Creek trail or north and head up to the North Fork Malheur trailhead. 

Getting there

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street.  Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow past the local cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62.  Follow County Road 62 for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 16.  Turn east onto Forest Service Road 16 for approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 1675.  Follow Forest Service Road 1675 approximately 6 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 774.  Follow Forest Service Road 774 to the traihead.

44.15822, -118.36655 · 44°9'29.6"N 118°21'59.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.83.53.73.02.81.80.60.50.72.24.05.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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

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

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