About this site

Take a hike on a legend! The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes through this 43-mile segment in the Cascade Mountains. Explore this area’s unique and diverse ecosystems as the trail meanders through wildflower-strewn meadows, old growth forests, and juniper-covered

BLM · Bureau of Land Management

Pacific Crest Trail

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Free — you won’t need your pass here.

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Where it is
42.1299, -122.4830
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Camp at Pacific Crest Trail This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Pacific Crest Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

No Is there a fee at Pacific Crest Trail?

No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Yes Can you camp at Pacific Crest Trail?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Hobart Bluff Overlook Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Veiwpoint path, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Hyatt Reservoir Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives / Attribution · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Hyatt Reservoir

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

BoatingCampingFishing
OR · Fee unknown
Emigrant Lake Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives / Attribution · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Emigrant Lake

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingCampingFishing
OR · Fee unknown
Soda Mountain Wilderness John Craig, BLM / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Soda Mountain Wilderness

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

HikingWildernessBackpacking
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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

CampingHikingHorseback Riding
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