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 August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * 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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