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South Steens Campground

from $5
fee
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 5,320 ft
  • Near HinesBurns Andrews Field Office

Overview: 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. South Steens Campground Brochure

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit South Steens Campground

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 21°

    2. Feb

      46° / 24°

    3. Mar

      54° / 30°

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

    5. May

      69° / 42°

    6. Jun

      78° / 48°

    7. Jul

      89° / 59°

    8. Aug

      88° / 56°

    9. Sep

      78° / 47°

    10. Oct

      65° / 36°

    11. Nov

      50° / 27°

    12. Dec

      40° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fields, OR, 27.2 mi away at 4,227 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

South Steens Campground

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