South Steens Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Hines, OR · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

42.656738, -118.728468 · Burns District Office , Hines , OR 97738

Description

South Steens Campground is located in the heart of Steens Mountain. Visitors will find picnic tables and grills at 36 family campsites amid juniper and sage. The equestrian site, designed specifically for horse users, is directly adjacent to the family campground. Recreational stock (horses, mules, llamas, goats, etc.) are not allowed in the family portion of South Steens Campground, but are welcome and comfortable at 15 equestrian sites complete with tie posts and small corrals.

Know Before You Go

  • The typical season of use at South Steens Campground is mid-May through mid-November.
  • Vault restrooms and drinking water are available.
  • The use of pelletized or certified weed-free hay is required on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington.

Point of Interest

South Steens Family and Equestrian Campgrounds are close to the Historic Riddle Brothers Ranch, several hiking trails, and the Little Blitzen and Big Indian gorges.

Directions

From Burns, take State Highway 78 southeast for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto State Highway 205 and travel south for 60 miles to Frenchglen, Oregon. Continue on State Highway 205 through the town of Frenchglen, and up 'P' Hill. Travel approximately 9 miles, then turn left on the Steens Mountain Loop Road south entrance. The turnoff to South Steens Campground is just over 18 miles from State Highway 205.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING DAY USE AREA HIKING HORSE CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeCamping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. All sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Please occupy site before proceeding to payment kiosk (near campground entrance) for payment. Traditional cash and check payment accepted at payment kiosk.
Stay Limit14 Days
Phone541-573-4400
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessNo

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