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Overview: Located below the east face of Steens Mountain, Mann Lake attracts anglers as much for its remote, rugged splendor as for its abundant Lahontan cutthroat trout. These trout are supremely adapted to survive alkaline desert waters and without them fisheries like Mann Lake could not exist. The lake was named for an early rancher and has satisfied fishers for over forty years. Anglers converge as early as March and into October. Shallow throughout its 200 acres, the lake features extensive weed beds and great shorelines for wading. Know Before You Go: Aside from two vault restrooms, Mann Lake offers no amenities. Bring your own shade, shelter and water and tie everything down. Swift winds are common, and weather conditions are often unpredictable. Two, eight-inch minimum length trout per day limit; artificial flies and lures only. Point of Interest: Aside from fishing, visitors enjoy camping, hiking, viewing wildlife such as pronghorn antelope, quail and chukar, and rock hounding for thunder eggs and agates in the area. Mann Lake Brochure
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, Oregon. Just past Frenchglen, turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road. Travel approximately 19 miles on the Loop Road before turning right into Jackman Park Campground. Jackman Park is located just 2 miles past Fish Lake Campground.
No Fees.
This is an amazing place for what it is: a free recreation area in the high desert. There are no trees. There are no picnic tables. There are, however, two bathrooms and about a dozen campsites with rock fire rings (always check to see if fires are allowed before having one). The views are stunning. Worth a stay.
Wonderfully secluded and peaceful, some of the best Oregon has to offer
Too hot in early September. Need to lots of water, sunblock lotion and long pants to protect legs from vegetation and snake.
Nice. Super Remote. There were a few others camping. The lake looks a little flooded / hard to swim with the edge so weedy. Vault restrooms were spotless. Sites have a picnic table and a fire pit. Lots of extra space to camp too
