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Overview: 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. South Steens Campground 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. Continue on State Highway 205 through the town of Frenchglen, and up 'P' Hill. Travel approximately 9 miles, then turn left on the Steens Mountain Loop Road south entrance. The turnoff to South Steens Campground is just over 18 miles from State Highway 205.
Camping fees are $6 per vehicle, per night. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
the route thru Plush leads to miles and miles of unmarked dirt roads with chancy tread past Plush. NOT a good route unless you are out four wheeling. go thru Denio and Fields for paved roads
Nice and secluded 20 mi gravel road to get in there good hiking early in the year it's all green and beautiful wild horses on the way
Very nice campground, south side has spots in the trees with shade and north side is mostly in the open sun. Fresh water available at central location, garbage cans at the entrance. Restrooms were very clean (just painted before I arrived).
It's a nice, clean, updated campground, but there is little support and guidance. I know many, as we almost did, pass through thinking the grounds were full. Tickets hadn't been collected in weeks. In fact, the camper next to us had been squatting (unpaid) for days.
The good things though are that this is a nicely updated ground with a single well water sure (free), updated fire pits that are often exempt from some burn bans, and great access to all that Steens has to offer.
