South Steens Campground
Campground · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Steens Mountain Cooperative Management And Protection Area (BLM_CMPA) · Open Access
- 5,321 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
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.
42.65674, -118.72847 · 42°39'24.3"N 118°43'42.5"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.7 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 6.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Camping 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 limit: 14 Days
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about South Steens Campground
- Can you reserve a site at South Steens Campground?
- No. South Steens Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at South Steens Campground?
- 14 Days
Camping near South Steens Campground
- Page Springs Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District 2.4 mi · Facility
- Jackman Park Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
- Fish Lake Campground 7.2 mi · Facility
- Mickey Hot Springs 19.4 mi · Facility
- Historic Shirk Ranch 49.6 mi · Facility
- Sunstone Collection Area 57.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-573-4400
- Email BLM_OR_BU_Mail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-14.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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