Bureau of Land Management · Oregon
South Steens Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Oregon, United States
- Elevation
- 5,341 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area
- Nearest town
- Hines
- Address
- Burns District Office, Hines, OR, 97738
- Phone
- 541-573-4400
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
About
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.
Fees
Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. All sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Please occupy site before proceeding to payment kiosk (near campground entrance) for payment. Traditional cash and check payment accepted at payment kiosk.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 27° | 10° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 24° | -3° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 29° | 10° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 33° | 17° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 42° | 28° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 50° | 35° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 62° | 44° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 61° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 52° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 43° | 29° | 76° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 36° | 14° | 66° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 25° | -1° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Rome Launch Site · Bureau of Land Management · 58 mi
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