About Jackman Park Campground
Jackman Park Campground is located on the flanks of Steens Mountain, within the [Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protective Area](https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/oregon-washington/steens-mountain) (CMPA). This area encompasses an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier carved-gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild rivers, a rich diversity of plant and animal species, and a way of life for all who live there. At 7,800-foot elevation and set among aspen stands, Jackson Park Campground offers some of the best fall color viewing on Steens Mountain. - Open season: Jackman Park Campground is open mid-June through October. - High clearance vehicles recommended on some portions of the Steens Mountain Loop. - Six campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve. - Universal Access Restroom available. - Please pack out your…
- Fees: Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. All…
- Managed by: BLM
- Where: 48 mi south of Crane, OR · 42.71908, -118.62421
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nye Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | |
| Wet Blanket Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | |
| Little Blitzen Trail | Hiking | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Fish Lake Campground 1.8 mi
- Lily Lake Primitive Camping Area 2.6 mi
- Dispersed spot · 51 mi S of Crane 3.8 mi
- Campsite · 46 mi N of Denio 6.7 mi
- South Steens Campground 6.7 mi
- Mann Lake Campground 9.4 mi