Backpacking

Backpacking Areas

• Crooked River National Grassland

  The Crooked River National Grassland is a unique landscape that serves as a host for a variety of different activities from hunting, fishing and boating to hiking, rock climbing and OHV riding.  Come explore a place like no other!

• Ochoco NF-Maury Mountains Area

  The Maury Mountains offer solitude and relaxation to those in search of it. There are four campgrounds in the area including one situated on the shore of Antelope Flat Reservoir (a little known fishing hole), and the agate beds near Elkhorn Campground have also been known to attract rock hounds. This beautiful, secluded area is a great place to find your own adventure!

• Ochoco NF-Ochoco East - Paulina Area

  Far removed from the nearest town this entire area offers a pristine natural environment comparable to many wilderness areas.  Most recreation happens here during the big game hunting seasons, leaving the area vastly unoccupied the remainder of the summer season.  You can experience just about everything here from wildlife viewing to fording a river into the Black Canyon Wilderness on a backpacking excursion.  If you want adventure without a crowd, then this is the place for you!

• Black Canyon Wilderness
• Coffeepot Trail (#820B)
• Keeton Trail (#815)
• Ochoco Mountain Trail (#823)
• Owl Creek Trail (#820A)
• South Prong Trail (#821)
• Ochoco NF-Ochoco West - Prineville Area

  The western portion of the Ochoco National Forest offers a great variety of recreational opportunities without being too far removed from the nearest town. 

  In the winter, there are opportunities for snow play including a Mark's Creek Sled Hill and numerous trails for snowmobiles and cross country skiers. 

  In the summer there is everything from fishing to backpacking in Mill Creek Wilderness and the surrounding forest! 

  If those activities don't suit your style, there are also OHV trails, developed campgrounds, group pavilions, and overnight rental options for two historic cabins. 

  Nearly everything you are looking for is available here! 

• Bridge Creek Wilderness
• Giddy-Up Go Loop Trail (#830)
• Independent Mine Trail (#808)
• Line Butte Trail (#807)
• Lookout Mountain Trail (#804)
• Mill Creek Wilderness
• Scotty Creek Trail (#838)
• Twin Pillars Trail (#832)
• Wildcat Trail (#833)