Packsaddle Trailhead

About Packsaddle Trailhead

Provides access to: Packsaddle Trail #3029 (south) and nearby Christensen Trail #3185 (north). Both are OHV trails, although the Packsaddle Trail turns ceases being open to OHVs at the wilderness boundary (about 1.5 miles from the trailhead). There are several large dispersed campsites adjacent to this trailhead. This site is directly adjacent to Blue Mountain National Scenic Byway.Packsaddle Trail #3029 enters North Fork John Day Wilderness where Wilderness restrictions apply. Secondary parking and dispersed campsite:Directions: From Ukiah, OR follow Forest Road 52 east for about 29 miles to the trailhead on the south side of the road. From Granite, OR, travel about 18.5 miles northwest on Forest Road 73/52. The trailhead is on the left (south) side of the road.

Plan Your Visit to Packsaddle Trailhead

Heading to Packsaddle 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)