Crane Crossing Campground
The campground is closed. The site was destroyed by the 2021 Black Butte wildfire and no amenities remain.
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:47AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT today. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:42AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT today. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Crane Crossing Campground was a quiet, rustic camping area situated near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River in eastern Oregon's Malheur National Forest. The campground served as a trailhead, providing access to the Crane Creek Trail heading west and the North Fork Malheur Trail heading north. It offered a remote getaway for those seeking solitude in the backcountry. The site was destroyed by the 2021 Black Butte wildfire and is currently closed. No amenities remain at the location. Even before the fire, this was a primitive site with only vault toilets, tables, and fire rings, with no potable water available. Access was difficult via Forest Service roads, and trailer or RV use was not recommended. Contact the Prairie City Ranger District for updates on any future restoration plans.
Directions
From Prairie City, turn onto South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street, pass the cemetery, and continue as the road becomes County Road 62. Follow CR 62 approximately 20 miles to Forest Service Road 16. Turn east on FSR 16 for approximately 11 miles to FSR 1675. Follow FSR 1675 approximately 6 miles to FSR 774. Follow FSR 774 to the trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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