Sandhill Crossing Campground
Located 40 minutes southwest of Paisley, OR, Sandhill Crossing campground is a remote and restful campground overlooking the North Fork of the Wild and Scenic Sprague River in a lodgepole pine and meadow setting. At 6,303 feet in elevation, Sandhill Crossing is a popular hunting camp in the fall. There is no fee to use this campground and amenities include potable water, one vault toilet, picnic tables and fire rings at all five campsites.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · free in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | 05/15 to 10/15 |
| Forest | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Fees | No fee. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 42.5941° N, 120.8809° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMitten Springs Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCoyote Rx
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLongbell Piles Rx
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBridge Buck Rx 2026
38 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 2.8 miHadley J ↗8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3 miDead Horse Rim ↗14 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miGearhart Mountain Trail ↗12.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miMtr33721141.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 3.8 miMtr33720130.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 3.9 miDead Cow Trail1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.9 miLee Thomas Trailhead ↗Fremont-Winema National Forest · Season 06/15 to 09/15
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest.
- inFremont-Winema National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,815,968 acres
- 2.6 miGearhart Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 22,614 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mitchell Recreation AreaSite · Bly · 11.3 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sandhill Crossing Campground?
No. Sandhill Crossing Campground 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 Sandhill Crossing Campground?
Nothing. Sandhill Crossing Campground is listed as free. No fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Sandhill Crossing Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 05/15 to 10/15.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Sandhill Crossing Campground?
Sandhill Crossing Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Sandhill Crossing Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lee Thomas Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), Deadhorse Lake Campground (5.9 mi, first-come), and Campbell Lake Campground (6.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby