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Crane Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Crane Creek Trail #3011 and North Crane Trail #3171 which access North Fork John Day Wilderness.

Directions: From Granite, OR take Forest Road 73 north for about 6.5 miles to the trailhead on the west side of the road.

There is a large, fenced parking area with 1 dispersed campsite and interpretive signs.  This site is directly adjacent to the Elkhorn National Scenic Byway.

Current Conditions
Forest trails are not maintained and typically not accessible from late fall through late spring due to snow. Please call the North fork John Day Ranger District Office for up-to-date information.

General Information

Late May

Wilderness restrictions apply within North Fork John Day Wilderness.

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.88617051

Longitude: -118.4051214

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025