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Jones Crossing

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Jones Crossing is a National Forest campground near Paisley, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Paisley, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Shade
Some shade

Jones Crossing sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Chewaucan River and Fremont National Recreation Trail: Right on the Chewaucan River (rainbow and brook trout); Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 is reached at Chewaucan Crossing on the way in.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Shade
Some shade
Elevation
4,837 ft

42.6056, -120.5993 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Jones Crossing is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,837 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Jones Crossing?
No. Jones Crossing is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Jones Crossing?
Camping at Jones Crossing is free.
How many campsites does Jones Crossing have?
Jones Crossing has 8 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Jones Crossing?
No. Jones Crossing has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Jones Crossing open?
Jones Crossing is open from May 15 to October 15.
Is there cell service at Jones Crossing?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Jones Crossing. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Jones Crossing?
Jones Crossing is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Jones Crossing

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Ana River, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Ana River fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Jones Crossing, in a straight line: Summer Lake Hot Springs (hot spring, 8.6 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Chewaucan Crossing Campground / Trailhead Paisley · National Forest Season May 15 to October 15 Fee Free Reservable Marsters Spring Paisley · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $6 per night First-come Campbell Lake Campground Paisley · National Forest Season May 15 to October 15 Fee Single Site: $6 per night First-come Deadhorse Lake Campground / Trailhead Paisley · National Forest Season May 15 to October 15 Fee Single Site: $6 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Paisley and campgrounds in Lake.

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