South Steens Campground
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. The typical season of use at South Steens Campground is mid-May through mid-November. Vault restrooms and drinking water are available.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. No reservations accepted. |
| Stay limit | 14 Days |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Hines, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.6567° N, 118.7285° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireJackass Butte
29 mi from the campground · 24,724 acres · 92% contained
- WildfireStubble
37 mi from the campground · 15,673 acres · 93% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Steens Mountain Wilderness, which overlaps Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area.
- inSteens Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 170,202 acres
- inSteens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area ↗Cooperative Management and Protection Area · Bureau of Land Management · 496,271 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at South Steens Campground?
No. South Steens Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at South Steens Campground?
Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. No reservations accepted.
How many sites does South Steens Campground have?
36 sites.
Source: Site mix
How long can I stay at South Steens Campground?
14 Days
Is there cell service at South Steens Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to South Steens Campground?
Hines, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if South Steens Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jackman Park Campground (6.8 mi, first-come) and Page Springs Campground (12.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby