Whychus Crossing Campground
Open seasonally. Road access to the area is closed December through March. Creek ford crossing is only passable at low water levels, typically late summer through fall. No fees, no reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 12:37PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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
About
Whychus Crossing Campground provides a remote, primitive camping experience in the high desert of Crooked River National Grassland, northeast of Sisters, Oregon. The area offers shaded campsites along Whychus Creek with picnic tables available on both sides of the creek. Access to this site is challenging and requires a high-clearance vehicle capable of fording Whychus Creek. The creek crossing is only passable at low water levels, typically late summer through fall. Road access to the Whychus Creek area is closed December through March. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out location with no developed facilities, water, or restrooms.
Directions
From Sisters, Oregon: Take Camp Polk Road for 2.6 miles, continue straight onto Wilt Road for 6.5 miles, turn left. Take a slight right onto Whychus Flat Road, then continue straight on Whychus Creek Road. The road crosses Whychus Creek. High clearance vehicle required; ford is only crossable at low flows. Camping available on both sides of the creek.
Location
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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Ochoco NF & Crooked River NG Recreation |
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