BLM
Steens Mountain Dispersed
Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area · Frenchglen, OR
Operating window: Jul 1 – Oct 15 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local BLM field office
BLM site amenities, road access, and fire restrictions are managed by the local field office. Conditions change with weather and season — confirm before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by Bureau of Land Management
Managing agency
- Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Frenchglen, OR
About
Dispersed camping along the Steens Mountain Loop Road in southeastern Oregon. Stunning 9,733-foot fault-block mountain rising a mile above the Alvord Desert. Alpine wildflowers, bighorn sheep, and views across four states from the summit.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Steens Mountain Dispersed
Wildhorse Lake Trail from Steens Summit Road
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2.5 mi1,276 ftgain
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Steens Mountain Summit
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0.9 mi282 ftgain
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Pike Creek Canyon Trail
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5.6 mi2,172 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Big Indian Gorge Trail to Little Blitzen Loop
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25.6 mi6,158 ftgain
TrailExpert
Big Indian Gorge Trail
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16.9 mi2,615 ftgain
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Borax Lake Hot Springs
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1.0 mi69 ftgain
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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