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Malheur Ford Trailhead

Current Conditions
Trailhead is accessible, but toilet has been flagged off for public safety as crew are working to mitigate a tree that has struck the structure. Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.

A small site with vault toilet and picnic facilities in the Malheur Wild and Scenic River is a popular place to fly fish, those looking to hike are within steps of the Malheur River Trail.

This quiet site is a light use site, it does tend to get busier during late summer for big game hunting seasons. 

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Office building

Address: 327 SW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
Phone: (541) 820-3800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.087154

Longitude: -118.580267

Directions

In the town of Seneca, OR., turn east onto Forest Service Road 16.  Follow Forest Service Road 16 approximately 18 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 1647.  Follow Forest Service Road 1674 for approximately 6 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 1651, follow Forest Service 1651 for approximately 4 miles to the Ford, the trailhead is on the opposite side of the river.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 4, 2026