Crawfish Creek Trailhead
The Crawfish Creek Trailhead is a small trailhead that accesses the Crawfish Lake Trail #1606 which goes to Crawfish Lake within North Fork John Day Wilderness and then continues on to the Upper Crawfish Lake Trailhead. Trail users can enjoy about a 3-mile trek on Trial #1606 between both trailheads.
Located off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway, common activities at the trailhead include day hiking up to the lake and fall hunting. Parking is available for 3-4 vehicles.
General Information
June
Open 24 hours/day
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within North Fork John Day Wilderness.
- Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.
No Fees are required for this site.
No fee or passes are needed for this site.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.932167
Longitude: -118.286911
Directions
From Baker City, OR, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines approximately 10 miles; In Haines turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area; Continue past the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area for about 9.5 miles and turn left into the trailhead parking area.
From La Grande, OR, head head south on Interstate 84 for 25 mile to exit 285 in North Powder, Oregon; In North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for 4 miles to Ellis Road; Turn left on Ellis Road and go about 1 mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; Turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway (becomes Forest Road 73) for 16 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area; Continue past the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area for about 9.5 miles and turn left into the trailhead parking area.
Parking
Small gravel parking area for 3-4 vehicles
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
