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Cottonwood Trailhead
This trailhead is located almost directly across Forest Service Road 38 from Payten Trailhead and provides access to the southeastern terminus of the Ochoco Mountain Trail (#823).
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This is a First Come, First Served facility. |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Parking: Parking is available in a small parking lot. |
| Fees: | This is a free facility. |
| 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: | Mitchell, Oregon |
| 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 Paulina, Oregon:
Head east on Paulina-Suplee Highway for 3.5 miles to County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road).
Turn north (left) onto County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road) and continue for 8 miles to the Ochoco National Forest boundary.
At the boundary, County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road) becomes Forest Service Road 58.
Continue on Forest Service Road 58 for 1 mile and turn left onto Forest Service Road 5810.
Continue for 11 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 5810, Forest Service Road 200, and Forest Service Road 38.
Turn right onto Forest Service Road 38 and proceed for approximately 12 miles.
Cottonwood Trailhead will be on your Left.