South Steens Campground

About

South Steens Campground is a developed BLM facility located deep in the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area in southeastern Oregon's high desert. The campground offers 36 family sites scattered among juniper and sage, each equipped with a picnic table and grill. Vault restrooms and potable drinking water are available throughout the campground. A separate 15-site equestrian area lies adjacent to the family campground, complete with tie posts and small corrals for horses, mules, llamas, and goats. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The campground fee is $16 per vehicle per night, with additional vehicles at $5 per night. Cash and check are accepted at the self-pay kiosk. America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. The stay limit is 14 days. Recreational stock is prohibited in the family portion of the campground but welcomed at the equestrian sites. Certified weed-free hay is required for all livestock on BLM lands. The campground provides trailhead access to Little Blitzen Gorge and is near the Historic Riddle Brothers Ranch and Big Indian Gorge.

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. Continue through 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.