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Recreation Region: Ochoco NF East - Paulina Area

Kelsey Trailhead

This trailhead is located slightly west of Cottonwood Trailhead and Payten Trailhead. It provides access to the Kelsey Trail (#820C), which connects to Black Canyon Trail (#820) within Black Canyon Wilderness. Keep a keen eye out for the trailhead because it is not well marked and there is limited roadside parking.

View a vicinity map to locate Kelsey Trailhead

General Information

Please fill out a Wilderness Registration Permit located in the box attached to the sign board and place it in the slot before beginning your hike.
This is a Day-Use only facility.  No overnight camping is permitted at trailheads or Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest or Crooked River National Grassland.

This is a free facility.

Getting There

Directions

From Paulina, Oregon:

Head east on Paulina-Suplee Highway for 3.5 miles to County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road).

Turn north (left) onto County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road) and continue for 8 miles to the Ochoco National Forest boundary. 

At the boundary, County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road) becomes Forest Service Road 58. 

Continue on Forest Service Road 58 for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Forest Service Road 5810. 

Continue for 12 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 5810, Forest Service Road 200, and Forest Service Road 38. 

Turn right onto Forest Service Road 38 and proceed for approximately 9 miles. 

Kelsey Trailhead will be on your right.

Parking

Parking is available in a small parking lot.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated May 29th, 2025

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