Chewaucan Crossing Campground/Trailhead
Open May 15 through October 15 with reduced services October 16 through May 14. No potable water; visitors must bring their own water supply and pack out all trash.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Chewaucan Crossing Campground is a free, primitive camping area located directly on the banks of the Chewaucan River in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, approximately 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon. The campground offers five individual campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water, so visitors must bring their own supply. This is a pack it in, pack it out facility with no trash service. The campground also serves as a trailhead for the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160, a challenging multi-use trail that climbs out of the river canyon in both directions. A pedestrian bridge crosses the Chewaucan River and provides access to the trail system, which extends north to Yamsay Mountain and south to Cox Pass. The trail accommodates hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The surrounding landscape features high desert terrain with pine and juniper forests. The Chewaucan River provides fishing opportunities for rainbow and brook trout. The campground has a parking area with adequate turnaround space for trailers.
Directions
From Paisley, take Highway 31 north approximately 0.3 miles to Mill Street/County Highway 2-8/Forest Service Road 33. Turn left and go approximately 1.0 mile to a fork, staying left on County Highway 2-8/FS Road 33/River Road for approximately 6.6 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 943-3114 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Chewaucan Crossing Campground |
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