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Dean Creek Trailhead

The Dean Creek Trailhead is a small facility located on the south side of Phillips Lake. It one of several trailheads or areas available to access the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, and other mountain biking, hiking, equestrian, and Nordic trails in the Phillips Lake Trail system.

General Information

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. All of the lake shore trails are closed to motorized vehicle use.

No fees or passes are required for this site.

Getting There

Elevation

4200

Directions

From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for 22 miles; Once past the upper end of the Phillips Lake turn left on Hudspeth Lane and go 1.2 miles to Forest Road 2220; Turn left on Forest Road 2220 going past the Southwest Shore Campground and Millers Lane Campground for 1.9 miles to the Forest Road 2220 and 1160 road junction; Turn left at the road junction and go 0.1 miles to the Trailhad.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 23, 2025