Crooked River National Grassland

Parks Directory of the United States / National Grasslands

Address:813 SW Hwy 97
Madras, OR 97741
Phone:541-475-9272
Web: www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon
Size: 112,000 acres.
Location:Central Oregon. Accessible by US 26 and 97; OR 26. Nearby cities/towns include Pineville, Warm Springs, Madras, Metolius, and Culver.
Facilities:2 campgrounds, trails.
Activities:Camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, bird watching, rock hounding, cross-country skiing.
Special Features:Rimrock Springs, an oasis in Oregon's arid high desert, featuring a 1.5-mile loop trail that leads to scenic overlooks with expansive views of the grassland; the Deschutes and Crooked wild and scenic rivers; Henderson Flat ORV Area.

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She has also worked for the BLM and for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, and Crooked River National Grassland.

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The proposal for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland would not close any existing designated routes, although non-highway licensed vehicles are proposed to be prohibited from some roads based on safety concerns.

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Two endurance events for horses and their riders will be held during the coming month on the Crooked River National Grassland near Madras.

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