About Granite Creek Trailhead
Provides access to: Granite Creek Trail #3016 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness.The trailhead is well signed with two large parking areas and an information board.
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Granite Creek Trailhead
Bates, Oregon · Grant County · Facility
Provides access to: Granite Creek Trail #3016 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness.The trailhead is well signed with two large parking areas and an information board.
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44.84528, -118.52037
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Weather at Granite Creek Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
51°/35°
💧 1%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:35 AM ↓ 4:39 PM
Wed
Overcast
53°/32°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:36 AM ↓ 4:38 PM
Thu
Light Drizzle
46°/34°
💧 13%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:37 AM ↓ 4:36 PM
Fri
Overcast
56°/33°
💧 3%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 4:35 PM
Sat
Overcast
57°/39°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 4:34 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Granite, OR, head west on Forest Service Road 10 approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right (north) onto Forest Service Road 1035 and travel approximately 4 miles to the end of the road. The trailhead is well signed with two large parking areas and an information board.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Granite Creek Trailhead
Heading to Granite 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
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