Bonney Crossing Campground – Badger Creek Wilderness, Oregon – Moquistang; one little mustang who does it all.

Bonney Crossing Campground – Badger Creek Wilderness, Oregon

Nov 17, 2025

Bonney Crossing Campground is a low use camp located on the eastern flank of Mt Hood National Forest in NW Oregon. This camp is shared with non-equestrian sites and provides access to the Badger Creek Wilderness. The road into camp is steep gravel with a drop off. For those without 4×4 you may consider dispersed camping at the top of the hill.

Camp Overview

Campsites: 6 single sites, 2 double sites- however only 3 sites with corrals.
Fees: $16/night. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $10 per night. Day use $10/vehicle or NW Forest Pass.
Permits: Self-issued wilderness permit.
Popularity: Rarely used by equestrians. Low use by non-equestrians.
Elevation: 2,156 feet
Season: June – September
Cell Service: None in camp but Verizon service at top of hill.
Big Rig Friendly: No.

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Getting There

Directions: From Wamic, OR – Access the campground by going west on Road 48 to Road 4810 (near Camp Cody). Follow 4810 to Road 4811 to Road 2710. Follow Road 2710 east to Bonney Crossing Campground.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 45.25615, -121.39073
Road Conditions: Some paved, some gravel, some one lane gravel. The road directly into camp is steep and narrow. You will need 4×4 to get up it at a minimum. Video of the road may be found here, and additional road photos in the gallery. If you are worried about the road, check out the dispersed sites below as well.
Gas Station: Wamic Market (if coming from the east) – 57016 Wamic Market Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063 or Chevron (if coming from the west) – 93770 US-26, Government Camp, OR 97028

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Corrals or bring your own. Limited trees appropriate for highlining within camp.
Stock Water: Creek
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: No.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Yes, at trailhead but very small area. Larger dispersed sites before camp road would be better parking.

Reserving Your Spot

Reservations: First come, first served.
Check In/Check Out: None specified.

Site Specifics:

Two of the sites with corrals did not have numbers, and the third corral wasn’t near a numbered site. The main loop has some very small spots – although Site 1 and 2 would be great if you had a Hi-Tie or your own panels. I believe the horse sites are 5 and 6. They were unused and the corrals recently repaired aside from missing chain gates. Expect to walk through some brush to get to them. Its a bit of a trek from the creek to the corrals so bringing your own water may be easier.

Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:

Badger Creek Trail

Nearby Dispersed Camps

45.25405, -121.39670
45.25333, -121.39303
45.25215, -121.38784
45.25213, -121.38643

These dispersed sites back up to Highland Ditch for a water source which was running when I visited in September.

Backcountry Camp Options

Yes – for those willing to put in the miles you could potentially connect this camp with Bonney Meadow Camp, Bottle Prairie Trailhead and Knebal Springs Horse Camp with many meadows in between. If you have additional backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com