Bridge Creek Wilderness, Protected wilderness in Ochoco Mountains, Oregon

Bridge Creek Wilderness is a 5,400-acre (2,185 ha) protected area in the Ochoco Mountains of Ochoco National Forest, Oregon. Bridge Creek drains northeasterly from the summit of the Ochoco Mountains, dividing the wilderness into two plateaus. Elevations range from 4,360 to 6,607 feet (1,329 to 2,014 m), with East Point and North Point rising above the surrounding terrain.

Congress designated this section of Ochoco National Forest as a wilderness area in 1984, protecting its natural character for future generations. A major wildfire in 2008 significantly altered the landscape, though the ecosystem continues to recover over time.

The five natural springs of Thompson, Pisgah, Masterson, Nelson, and Maxwell supply water to the nearby town of Mitchell for domestic purposes.

The area offers unmarked trails leading to several summits including North Point and East Point, each reaching over 6,600 feet in elevation. Visitors should prepare for variable weather and steep sections, particularly in the higher portions of the wilderness.

Lava vents north of the John Day River produced flows that cap most of the Ochoco crest, forming pillar-shaped basalt columns on the cliffs at North Point. Hikers who reach the 6,607-foot summit can see these columns up close.