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Lost Creek Trailhead

Bates, Oregon · Grant County · Facility

Provides access to: Lost Creek Trail #3002 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness.Directions: From Granite, travel west on Grant County Road 24 (Forest Road 10) for 3.4 miles until the pavement turns to gravel. Continue on Forest Road 10, which turns uphill to the right (west). Travel another 7.5 miles on Forest R…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Lost Creek Trailhead

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High61°F
Avg Low36°F
Peak Rain Chance17%
Humidity50%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality45 · Good
Today
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Overcast
54°/33°
🌬 11mph
5:12 AM8:31 PM
Sun
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Overcast
56°/31°
🌬 10mph
5:12 AM8:32 PM
Mon
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Overcast
62°/37°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
5:11 AM8:33 PM
Tue
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Overcast
68°/39°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
5:10 AM8:33 PM
Wed
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Rain Showers
66°/41°
💧 17%🌬 12mph
5:10 AM8:34 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Lost Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Lost Creek Trail #3002 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness.Directions: From Granite, travel west on Grant County Road 24 (Forest Road 10) for 3.4 miles until the pavement turns to gravel. Continue on Forest Road 10, which turns uphill to the right (west). Travel another 7.5 miles on Forest Road 10 and the trailhead is located on the right (north) side of the road. The trailhead has parking for 3-4 trucks with trailers and an information board. The Lost Creek Trail # 3002 begins on the other side of Road 10. Olive Lake is less than one mile to the west.

Plan Your Visit to Lost Creek Trailhead

Heading to Lost Creek Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Lost Creek Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Lost Creek Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246033) for the latest entry policy and availability.