Place

Badger Creek Trailhead

Badger Creek Trailhead, near Bonney Crossing Campground in the Barlow Ranger District, leads to Badger Creek Trail #479 and the Badger Creek Wilderness.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Adelaido Bautista via Pexels · Pexels License

This small trailhead in the Barlow Ranger District is the way onto Badger Creek Trail #479 and into the Badger Creek Wilderness. Badger Creek Trailhead sits near Bonney Crossing Campground, on the left side of Forest Road 2710 after it crosses Badger Creek.

Parking is limited to four spaces, with more room at Bonney Crossing Campground. The trailhead itself has no restroom or drinking water, though the closest outhouse is at a campground nearby, and a sign board posts more information. From Sandy, the drive follows US Highway 26 and Highway 35, then Forest Roads 48, 4810, 4811 and 2710.

Getting there

From Sandy, OR

  1. take Hwy 26 east about 31 miles to Hwy 35 north to the junction of Forest Road 48 (just north of Rock Creek Reservoir).
  2. Turn left on Forest Road 4810 continue for 2 miles.
  3. At the junction with Forest Road 4811 turn right for approx. 2 miles, turning right on Forest Road 2710 heading to Bonney Crossing Campground.Trailhead is on the left after crossing Badger Creek.

From the Forest Service

Rules and restrictions

Wilderness regulations apply within Badger Creek Wilderness.

All fees

$5 per vehicle per day from May 1 to October 31.

Passes and permits

Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.

Horses and pack animals

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Ranger office

Barlow Ranger District
Address: 780 NE Court St Dufur, OR 97021
Phone: 541-467-5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

Trails here

Last checked November 4, 2026