Henderson Flat Staging Area
This trailhead provides access to the entire Henderson Flat OHV Trail System. The trailhead is easy to access and has a large parking area that can accommodate vehicles of every size. There are no water services here and no garbage services either, so please be a considerate visitor and pack out what you use.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
| Rules | Trails on the Henderson Flat Trail System are CLOSED from 11/30 to 4/1 every year so you may NOT ride the trails at that time. Additionally, since the trails are not in use, the staging area is not maintained as frequently. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.4318° N, 121.1436° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBench
17 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedMuddy Run Rx
29 mi from the campground · 152 acres
- PrescribedTule Rx
35 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedTriple Butte Rx
42 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Redpoint ↗ | 5.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 12.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Worth a stop
- 0.6 miTrail Crossing Corrals Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miOHV # 280.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- under 0.1 miOHV # 120.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.1 miOHV # 260.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.1 miOHV # 250.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miOHV # 010.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.3 miOHV # 140.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miTrail Crossing Corrals Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.3 miCyrus Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.6 miGray Butte Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Pilot Butte Canal: Downtown Redmond Segment Historic DistrictHistoric district · Redmond · 10.1 mi
- Norman and Frances Swanson HouseBuilding · Redmond · 10.7 mi
- Oregon Trunk Passenger and Freight StationBuilding · Metolius · 10.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Henderson Flat Staging Area?
No. Henderson Flat Staging Area is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Henderson Flat Staging Area?
This is a free facility.
Source: Forest Service
Is Henderson Flat Staging Area open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Henderson Flat Staging Area?
Henderson Flat Staging Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Henderson Flat Staging Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Shore Group Campground (4.1 mi, partly first-come), Haystack Campground (East Shore) (4.3 mi), and Skull Hollow Campground (4.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby