South Steens Campground
South Steens Campground is a BLM campground in Oregon.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 42.65674, -118.72847
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-573-4400
About South Steens Campground
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.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Steens Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| South Steens Horse Camp | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Jackman Park Campground | BLM campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| Jackman Park Campground | Private campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| Lily Lake Primitive Camping Area | Free campsite | 6.8 mi | Free | — |
| Fish Lake Campground | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.