Grassy Knob Wilderness

Grassy Knob Wilderness is a 17,176-acre federally protected wilderness area in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking in a primitive, non-motorized setting where solitude and self-reliance are the defining experience.

As a designated Wilderness Area, Grassy Knob operates under strict rules: no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must travel on foot or horseback and practice Leave No Trace principles—pack out everything you pack in, camp well away from water sources, and leave no trace of your passage. These protections preserve the landscape's wild character and ensure its integrity for future visitors.

Access requires a short hike to the wilderness boundary; once inside, you'll find yourself in genuine backcountry with minimal infrastructure. Summer and early fall offer the most reliable conditions. The area is remote, so come prepared with map, compass, and self-sufficiency in mind. This is a place for those seeking untracked country and the reward of effort.