Chewaucan Crossing Campground/Trailhead
Open — Open year-round. The campground operates with full services from May 15 through October 15, and with reduced services from October 16 through May 14. No potable water is available; visitors must bring their own water. Pack in, pack out.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Fremont-Winema National Forest 14 Day Stay Limit
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon all lands, roads, and trails administered by the Fremont-Winema National Forest as described in this order.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
Chewaucan Crossing Campground is a highly used but primitive camping area ideally located right on the Chewaucan River in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The campground features five campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, set in a scenic high desert environment dotted with ponderosa pine and juniper trees. A vault toilet and adequate parking with trailer turnaround are provided. The campground serves as the trailhead for Fremont National Recreation Trail #160, a challenging multi-use trail that can be hiked, mountain biked, or ridden on horseback. A pedestrian bridge crosses the river to link with the trail, which heads north to Yamsay Mountain or south to Cox Pass. Both directions require climbing out of the river canyon, making for a strenuous trek. The free-flowing Chewaucan River provides excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow and brook trout. This is a pack-in, pack-out site with no potable water, trash service, or fees. Visitors should come prepared with adequate drinking water and plan to remove all trash.
Directions
From Paisley, take County Highway 2-08 (also known as Mill Street) for almost two miles and then merge left onto Forest Service Road 33. Chewaucan Crossing trailhead will be on the left side of FS Road 33, approximately 20 minutes south of Paisley.
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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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 943-3114 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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