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Fish Lake
Fish Lake
Overview:Fish Lake Campground is located on the flanks of Steens Mountain, within the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protective Area (CMPA). This area encompasses an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier carved-gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild rivers, a rich diversity of...
Reynolds Pond Recreation Site
Reynolds Pond Recreation Site
An oasis sits just east of Bend...a small 12-acre pond surrounded by old juniper and dusty trails. Tall willow and cattails offer a lush green vista in a sea of desert brown. Visitors can pass through to access the north...
Campsites at Poison Butte Campground
Campsites at Poison Butte Campground
This cozy and compact campground offers year-round camping and Crooked Wild and Scenic River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include 5 campsites, day-use parking with access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Know Before...
Situated just next to Lone Pine Campground, this small day-use area offers easy access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River with trails both up and downriver of the site. Picnic tables and a vault toilet are available at the...
Long shadows at Greenwood Day-Use Area
Long shadows at Greenwood Day-Use Area
This small parking area has trails leading both up and down river providing plenty of angling access. Or, one can make use of the provided bench or step right down to the bank of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River...
Arial view of Page Springs Campground from nearby bluff
Arial view of Page Springs Campground from nearby bluff
Overview Page Springs Campground is located at the base of Steens Mountain, just three miles from the town of Frenchglen, Oregon. Thrity-six roomy campsites situated under cottonwood and juniper trees and near the Donner and Blitzen River welcome visitors year-round...
Overview:Riddle Brothers Ranch is part of the historic context of pioneer settlement and the development of the livestock industry in the American West. Walter, Frederick, and Benjamin Riddle were three bachelor brothers who secured home sites and raised livestock in...
Lichen on a trailside western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) tree in Dry River Canyon
Lichen on a trailside western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) tree in Dry River Canyon
It's a small finger off the east side of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, a nook that holds a trail that winds in and out of old, twisty juniper, bordered by steep basalt cliffs. A stretch where an ancient river cut...
Overview: There's something for everyone at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Extending one mile out into the Pacific Ocean from the Oregon coast, Yaquina Head is a great place to spot wildlife such as gray whales, harbor seals, and nesting...
Overview: One of the most remote locations in Oregon, the Three Forks Recreation Site offers camping, fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities in the canyonland confluence of the North Fork Owyhee, Middle Fork Owyhee, and Owyhee Rivers. Know Before You Go...
The Trout Creek Climbing Area has an annual closure to protect nesting golden eagles. The closure runs from January 15 -August 31 each year. During the closure, visitors to the area can use the Trout Creek campground and hike along...
Motorcycling at Cline Buttes
Motorcycling at Cline Buttes
Load your trailer with the jeep, quad and motorcycle because this trail system has it all!. Practice your skills on some of the easy OHV trails in the valley bottom or head out on the ridges to test your skills...
Overview:Escape the fog and wind and set-up your tent in the sunny meadow next to Edson Creek. Tall alder trees mixed with myrtle, big-leaf maple and Oregon ash flank the open meadows. The campground is located at the confluence of...
Trout Creek Campground
Trout Creek Campground
Featuring a boat launch, a seasonal ranger station and trailhead, Trout Creek campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use campsites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the...
Overview:A lava tube 30 feet high, 50 feet wide and 1/4 mile long. Derrick Cave was named for H.E. Derrick, a pioneer rancher in the Devils Garden area. Derrick Cave developed just south of the main vent for the Devils...
The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area allows visitors to enjoy collecting these rare and beautiful gems in their natural setting. Located in the remote Rabbit Basin, the Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area is in the high desert habitat of sagebrush...
Riding the Maston
Riding the Maston
There's a hidden jewel on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Here, there are over 4,000 acres where mountain bikers and horseback riders share the space but not the trails. Hikers can meander along lava rock-lined routes to breathtaking...
A rafter navigates through the narrow, rocky walls of Mule Creek Canyon on the Rogue River.
A rafter navigates through the narrow, rocky walls of Mule Creek Canyon on the Rogue River.
Overview:Surrounded by the lush forests and rugged mountains of Southern Oregon, the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River was one of the original eight rivers designated Wild and Scenic in 1968. The Rogue flows 215 miles from Crater Lake to...
Rock Creek, Oregon
Rock Creek, Oregon
Closed indefinitely due to wildfire damage. Discover this secluded, fully accessible 17-site campground along the forested banks of Rock Creek where visitors can picnic, swim, or nap in the shade. Rock Creek also features a reservable day use pavilion, horseshoe...
Lone Pine Group Campground (Reservation)
Lone Pine Group Campground (Reservation)
Overview THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO WILDFIRE DAMAGE. Lone Pine Group Campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, a tributary of the North Umpqua River. Lone Pine is situated at the site of the old Rock Creek...
View from the Watchable Wildlife platform
View from the Watchable Wildlife platform
Returning visitors to the Silver Creek Boat Landing along the Mackenzie River will see number of changes due to the effects of the wildfires of 2020. The concrete boat ramp is open for use but the Watchable Wildlife site, interpretive...
Chimney Rock Trail
Chimney Rock Trail
Take a break from your scenic drive along the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River south of Prineville and hike one of the gems of the High Desert. Walk in the shadows of lichen-covered basalt cliffs as you zigzag up...
On the trail to Pechuck Lookout.
On the trail to Pechuck Lookout.
In the early 20th century, a growing concern for fire protection in forested areas resulted in the construction of lookouts with wide views throughout the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Table Rock Trail, within the BLM Northwest Oregon District boundary...
Whittaker Creek
Whittaker Creek
Overview Partial Temporary Closure of Campsites Whittaker Creek Campground will have a short temporary closure of camp sites 16-31 while we remove invasive species that are threatening the natural ecosystem within the park. As the sites are cleared and safe...
Site trail at Dogwood Picnic Area
Site trail at Dogwood Picnic Area
This small day use site along Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River includes a restroom and picnic area. Tree cover and lush vegetation provide a shady respite on hot summer days.
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
Scenery
Scenery
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
A view of the north portion of Sutton Mountain WSA
A view of the north portion of Sutton Mountain WSA
Sutton Mountain (28,872 acres) and Pats Cabin (9814 acres) Wilderness Study Areas are public lands in Wheeler County which are under consideration for wilderness designation by Congress and managed by the Prineville BLM District in a manner which maintains their...
View of Shirk Ranch
View of Shirk Ranch
Scattered throughout the BLM Lakeview District are special and unique sites. There are approximately 3.5 million acres of public lands in the district, much of it undeveloped and ready to explore. One of those places is deep in Lake County...
View of fish cleaning station.
View of fish cleaning station.
Overview Nestled high in the Cascade Mountains among towering firs and pines, the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area is located in the northern corner of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument on the shores of beautiful Hyatt Lake. At just above 5,000 feet of...
Sunset atop Sand Rock in Lost Forest
Sunset atop Sand Rock in Lost Forest
Interested in exploring Oregon's Outback, a place often overlooked by highway motorists on their way to well-known attractions? For those with the time and desire to turn off the beaten track onto a country road, the 93-mile-long Christmas Valley Back...
Information kiosk at Corral Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area
Information kiosk at Corral Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area
Named for its nearby, now unused corral, the staging area provides year-round access to the Millican Plateau OHV trail system. A handful of trails converge at this lightly used location where one can lunch or disperse camp among picnic tables...
Chukar pair scrambling across the Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway.
Chukar pair scrambling across the Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway.
Explore the rangelands and immerse yourself in the pastoral settings of eastern Oregon’s Baker and Malheur counties along the 150-mile Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway. This byway offers a variety of bucolic rural and backcountry travelling options for your...
Overlooking the Rattlesnake Canyon Campground along the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Overlooking the Rattlesnake Canyon Campground along the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Located at the mouth of its namesake canyon and along the scenic Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway, Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is located 20.4 miles north of the city of Maupin, Oregon. Several campsites in the campground offer direct river...
Picnic tables at Alfalfa Curves OHV Staging Area
Picnic tables at Alfalfa Curves OHV Staging Area
Set on the western edge of the year-round Millican Plateau OHV Area, this small, roadside staging area offers picnic tables, fire rings and a portable toilet. Access to Trails 17 and 83 is available here, but with connecting trail loops...
Night sky at Long Bend
Night sky at Long Bend
Featuring riverside campsites and a steep, primitive boat launch this cozy campground is a little bit away from the summertime busyness of nearby Maupin. One campsite offers limited shade so you’ll have to bring your own for the other sites...
Crooked River Overlook
Crooked River Overlook
Set on the eastern edge of the year-round Millican Plateau OHV Area, this small, roadside play area offers a 1-acre play area with nearby picnic tables. The site also serves as a staging area for exploration on adjacent OHV Trails...
View of Threemile Creek
View of Threemile Creek
Located at the far southwestern corner of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Threemile Creek Trail is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 1,516 feet. The Steens area encompasses an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier...
Snow tubing at Table Mountain Winter Play Area.
Snow tubing at Table Mountain Winter Play Area.
Nestled in Southern Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, the Buck Prairie Nordic Trail System offers 32.8 miles of connected trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Snow tubers and sledders will find additional adventures in gravity at the sled hill located...
Trail dog
Trail dog
Klamath Hills Recreation Area is a unique and peaceful trail just outside of Klamath Falls for viewing birds, including eagles, quail and chukars, and various wildlife species, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope, squirrels, jackrabbits, and coyotes. The open, mountain big...
Start of the Jigiyat trail at Blue Ridge Trail System
Start of the Jigiyat trail at Blue Ridge Trail System
Ten miles of Easiest to More Difficult trails and gravel roads open to Class III (motorcycles) vehicles with Oregon all-terrain vehicle permits and all non-motorized modes of travel. Limited to designated roads and trails. Riding conditions are best in fall...
Located on the northwest slope of Cline Buttes, the trails originating from Cascade View Trailhead offer looping options or horseback riders may enjoy and out-and-back option to Barr Road. This non-motorized trail system includes 5.6 miles of horse and pedestrian...
Old growth trees at Surveyor Recreation Site.
Old growth trees at Surveyor Recreation Site.
This secluded campground hides five campsites, an accessible restroom, and a seasonal spring. Surrounded by an old growth Douglas fir forest, the highlight of this site is the isolation. This campground is part of the Klamath Basin Birding Trail where...
Rogue River Ranch Building
Rogue River Ranch Building
Located at the mouth of Mule Creek and nestled in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic River’s wild section of the Rogue River, this historic site tells the story of the area’s transition from mining to recreation and...
John Day River from Muleshoe Campground
John Day River from Muleshoe Campground
Located just off of the sleepy John Day Highway, this campground offers 8 primitive campsites and an unimproved boat launch accessing the John Day River. The ancient river canyon weaves through the area providing spectacular views with ever-changing light and...
Picnic table at campsite at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Picnic table at campsite at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Service Creek (Donnelly) Boat Launch & Walk-In Campground serves as the primary launch site for the easternmost segment of the Wild and Scenic John Day River. Camping and staging are the primary recreation activities here and the recreation site offers...
Oregon Trail Marker
Oregon Trail Marker
Situated on the east bank of the lower John Day River, this site marks the location where two branches of the Oregon trail converged to meet at the John Day River crossing. Looking up on the hillside, one can see...
Picnic Tables and a view of the Deschutes River at Oakbrook Day Use Area
Picnic Tables and a view of the Deschutes River at Oakbrook Day Use Area
This quiet location provides a peaceful riverside sojourn along the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway. Short trails leading to the banks and a small beach on the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River offer opportunities for solitude only occasionally interrupted...
Buckhollow Boat Ramp
Buckhollow Boat Ramp
The furthest northern leg of the Lower Deschutes Back Country Byway gives way from asphalt to gravel and becomes a dead-end road beyond State Highway 216. Here, boaters on the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River can access the river...
A campground footpath
A campground footpath
Let the sounds of the babbling North Fork of the Malheur River lull yourself to sleep at one of the riverside campsites of Chukar Park Campground. This primitive facility offers 19 campsites, seven of which are situated along the shady...