Reservations: Blackeye Trail #243 does not need or require reservations.

Best Time To Visit: Blackeye Trail #243 is open June through October. Blackeye Trail #243's highest use periods is in the fall during big game hunting seasons and accesses the Vinegar Hill Scenic Area.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Blackeye Trail #243 from Burns, start out going west on OR-78 toward North Alder Avenue for less than 0.1 miles. Turn right onto US-395 and continue to follow for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto US-395 for 67.5 miles. Turn right onto US-26 for less than 0.1 miles. From John Day, travel east on US Highway 26 for approximately 30 miles to US Highway 7,at Austin Junction. Drive north on US Highway 7 for one mile to County road 20. Drive northwest on County Road 20 for approximately 2 1/2 miles to Forest Service Road 2010. Drive north on Forest Service Road 2010 for approximately 8 miles to Forest Service Road 2010219. Forest Service Road 2010 is inaccessible, so parking is VERY limited and not available for stock trailers. Stock trailers should park approximately 1/4 mile south of Forest Service Road 2010219 in a dispersed camping area along Forest Service Road 2010. This trail connects to the Tempest Mine Trail.