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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

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  • Address:Frenchglen, OR
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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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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

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Steens Mountain Summit

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Pike Creek Canyon Trail

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Big Indian Gorge Trail to Little Blitzen Loop

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Little Blitzen Gorge Trail

Little Blitzen Gorge Trail

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Difficulty: Expert19.0 mi3,780 ftelevation gain
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