Mill Creek Wilderness

Mill Creek Wilderness


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Mill Creek Wilderness contains deep canyons, towering pinnacles and opportunities for solitude. A unique feature of this wilderness is the pair of volcanic plugs called Twin Pillars. These two stately rock outcroppings are found along the Twin Pillars Trail (#832), a National Recreational Trail. Twin Pillars trailhead is found at Wildcat Campground, about 20 miles northeast of Prineville. Elk and deer frequent the wilderness, which has meadows at 6,000 feet giving way to lower-elevation forests of dense pine and fir, dissected by Mill Creek and its tributaries. Other wildlife includes black bear, wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers and goshawks. The wilderness is popular with big game hunters during the fall, and anglers often seek the small rainbow trout that inhabit its perennial streams.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Mill Creek Wilderness.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Mill Creek Wilderness.

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This wilderness is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Mill Creek Wilderness from Madras, start out going West on Southeast D Street toward South 6th Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto US-97 South and continue to follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto US-26 East for 36.1 miles. Turn left onto Mill Creek Road for 10.6 miles. Mill Creek become Wildcat Road, follow for 3.7 miles.

Attractions Near
Mill Creek Wilderness

Ochoco National Forest
Whistler Campground
White Rock Campground
Wildcat Campground

Address

Paulina Ranger District

7803 Beaver Creek Road

Paulina, Oregon 97751-9706

Phone
General: (541) 477-6900

Website

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