Recreation area

Indian Crossing Trailhead

Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The Indian Crossing Trailhead is located at the 'end of the road' along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. This small trailhead allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. Some stock facilities like loading ramps, hitching rails, and feed bunks are provide at the site. Located nearby is the Indian Crossing Campground. Printable map and information about the South Fork Imnaha Trail #1816 to Trail #1820 (PDF File)

Getting there

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to the trailhead; The trailhead is on this side of the Imnaha River and the campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles to the end of the road to the trailhead; The trailhead is on this side of the Imnaha River and the campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HORSE CAMPING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.