Can you reserve a site at South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead?

No. South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Fremont National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,997 ft
Elevation

Provides access to: Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 - Southern Segment and the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail #161. The junction of these trails is located approximately 1/2 trail mile west of the trailhead.

This alpine setting is characterized by large ponderosa pines and stands of aspen trees, which blaze golden every fall. The trail bobs and weaves along Crooked Creek, crossing the creek at various points. This trailhead also accesses the Drake-McDowell Roadless Area, an opportunity for cross country hiking and pure adventure.

Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are recreational pursuits on both trails. Amenities at the trailhead include horse corrals, one vault toilet, ample parking with trailer turnaround, and trail signage.

This trailhead offers dispersed camping and one vaulted toilet. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.

Trail and parking area maintained during open season.

Getting there

South Fork of Crooked Creek Trailhead is located 45 minutes northeast of Lakeview, OR.

From Lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 140 north toward Paisley, Oregon. Turn right following Hwy 140 east toward Adel, Oregon. Turn left at Forest Service (FS) Road 3615 and follow it north to the trailhead located on the right.

42.31630, -120.16816 · 42°18'58.7"N 120°10'5.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	42	49	55	65	75	86	85	76	63	49	38
Low °F	22	24	28	31	38	44	51	49	40	33	27	21
Precip in	1.9	1.6	1.4	1.5	1.4	0.8	0.3	0.2	0.6	1.0	1.7	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.4 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 South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead?: No. South Fork Crooked Creek Trailhead 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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