This trailhead is located at the eastern terminus of Black Canyon Trail (#820) within Black Canyon Wilderness. There is a small parking area that can accommodate most vehicles, but parking is limited.
Please fill out a Wilderness Registration Permit located in the box attached to the sign board and place it in the slot before beginning your hike.
Restrictions:
This is a Day-Use only facility. No overnight camping is permitted at trailheads or Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest or Crooked River National Grassland.
Closest Towns:
Dayville, OR; Paulina, OR; Prineville, OR
Water:
No
Restroom:
No
Operated By:
Forest Service
Information Center:
Ochoco National Forest
3160 NE Third Street
Prineville, Oregon 97754
(541) 416-6500
General Information
Directions:
From Dayville, Oregon:
Head south on County Road 42 and proceed for approximately 9 miles.
Stay left at the junction of County Road 42 and South Fork Road to merge onto South Fork Road.
Proceed for another 3 miles on this underdeveloped road and Black Canyon East (formerly South Fork) Trailhead will be on your right.
