About 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. - 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…
- 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: Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area, BLM
- Where: 46 mi north of Denio, NV · 42.65674, -118.72847
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blitzen Trail | Hiking | at camp | |
| Big Indian Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | |
| Mud Creek-Ankle Creek Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | |
| Levi Brinkley Trail | Horse | 2.3 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
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