Black Canyon Wilderness (Oregon)

Black Canyon Wilderness
In Wheeler County
Map showing the location of Black Canyon Wilderness
Map showing the location of Black Canyon Wilderness
LocationGrant / Wheeler counties, Oregon, United States
Nearest cityDayville, Oregon
Coordinates44°20′13″N 119°39′15″W / 44.33694°N 119.65417°W / 44.33694; -119.65417
Area13,400 acres (5,423 ha)
Established1984
Governing bodyUnited States Forest Service

The Black Canyon Wilderness of Oregon is a wilderness area in the Ochoco National Forest. It is within the drainage basin of the South Fork John Day River. It lies in Grant and Wheeler counties in Oregon. The nearest city is Paulina, in Crook County.[1] It was established in 1984 and encompasses 13,400 acres (5,423 ha).