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Recreation Region: Lakeview Ranger District

Crane Mountain Trailhead

Provides access to: Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail #161. An 8.3 mile portion of this trail, south of the summit of Crane Mountain, is within the Crane-Bidwell Semi-Primitive Motorized Area. Crane Mountain Trailhead is located in the South Warner Mountains, 15 minutes southeast, of Lakeview, Oregon at 6,585 feet in elevation

This distinctive high elevation forest features mixed conifers like white bark pine. Open meadows and some wetlands make this a diverse landscape. There are remnants of the old fire lookout at the summit of Crane Mountain, including stunning views.

Parking area is adequate for trailer turnaround and signed trail directions are present. This trailhead also offers dispersed camping.

There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.

General Information

06/15 - 09/15

Motorized vehicles prohibited north of Crane Mt. Peak

No fees are required for this site

Lakeview RD

Address: 18049 Hwy 395 Lakeview, OR 97630
Phone: (541) 947-6300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.069291

Longitude: -120.199167

Directions

Crane Mountain Trailhead is located one hour 15 minutes southeast of Lakeview, OR.

From Lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 140 north toward Paisley, Oregon. Then continue on Hwy 140, heading east toward Adel, Oregon. Turn right on Forest Service (FS) Road 3915. Follow FS Road 3915 south then turn right on FS Road 4011. Continue on FS Road 4011; it will turn into FS Road 015. Follow until the end of the road where the trailhead is located. 

 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

No Restrooms

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 6, 2025