Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area

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Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West
Hines, OR 97738

The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (CMPA) is approximately 500,000 acres of private and public land offering diverse scenic and recreation experiences. The CMPA encompasses deep glacier-carved gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, and a way of life for all who live there. The 52-mile Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway provides access to four campgrounds, numerous trails, the Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District, wild horse roaming areas, and opportunities for fishing and hunting. The views from Kiger Gorge, East Rim, Big Indian Gorge, Wildhorse, and Little Blitzen Gorge overlooks are not to miss!

Know Before You Go

There are long distances between services and amenities, such as fuel, drinking water, restrooms and cell phone reception.
Most roads in the area are rough and primitive, high clearance or 4x4 vehicles along with high quality tires are recommended.
The remote nature and vast landscape of the area may leave even the most experienced traveler confused or lost. Traveling with a current map of the area is essential.

Point of Interest

The Steens Mountain CMPA is a mixture of public and private lands and specially designated areas where particular regulations may apply. Obey road closure signs and stay on designated open routes (which are those shown on current BLM maps) driving off road is prohibited. Respect land owners and always get permission to go onto private property.

Directions

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. Just past Frenchglen, turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road.

Fees

Most activities on and around Steens Mountain are free of charge. Developed campgrounds charge a nightly fee for use of these facilities.

Stay Limit

14 days

Reviews

4 reviews

5 stars

Kyle W

Campground:Page Springs Campground

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Camp host was very knowledgeable and friendly. The campground was in great condition and was quite scenic. Enjoyed our visit. However, the self pay system has a flaw, we could only book 1 nite at a time, thus since we stayed 3 nights, we had to pay the service fee 3 times.

Elie G

Campground:Page Springs Campground

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Reviewed 4 years ago

The campground was very well kept, clean vault toilets, garbage and recycling areas, and campsites. Private and quiet. Beautiful time if the year to be there with the Fall colors and colder nights…no mosquitos, though did have a few flies. I never did see or talk with the camp host but I didn’t need to be in touch with them. Not certain what time check-in time and check-out time we’re, as it wasn’t posted anywhere I could find or available when I called the BLM office. Maybe all is laid back and casual which was fine by me since it was first come first served only. I’ll be back! Loved it here. Much to do and see in the area.

Scott M

Campground:Page Springs Campground

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Reviewed 4 years ago

The new online registration at the campground was very confusing & wouldn’t correctly accept our campsite number. Then we read that the south Steens cg also had an online kiosk so we planned to pay for our site there that way. When we got there & tried to pay the kiosk wouldn’t accept our credit card as it was either jammed or closed.

Anna H

Campground:Page Springs Campground

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Nice campground and location with pretty clean pit toilets. I never met the camp host, but I know there was one. I enjoyed the hiking trails, though there were quite a lot of bugs. I enjoyed my site, but it was extremely sunny and hot during the late afternoon.

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