steens mt oregon
Has anyone visited Steens Mt in Oregon southeast corner? How about Fish Lake in Steens mt? Camping there?
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2x Alvord Desert area on the east side of Steens Mt. County Road 201 from the Hwy 205 junction, just north of Fields, up to State Hwy 78, is paved at both ends with about 50 miles of well maintained gravel road in the middle.
About 23 miles from Hwy 78 is a BLM CG at Mann Lake (N42° 46.491', W118° 27.074'). Seen here when I was there in Feb 2011.
Weather almost always like this, but it can change. See the time lapse video I took from inside the TC, sitting on a minipod on the table, looking out the window at Steens Mountain over Memorial Day that year. Lots of rain and gusty winds shaking the camper
Lots of place to explore if you don't mind gravel roads. A good map can be had from the Burns District BLM Office or online as the Steens High Dessert Country region map. The Burns district office (3 miles west of Hines, OR) is also a good place to ask about current road conditions. Say you wanted to take county road 412 (Rock Creek Road) to Lakeview through the National Antelope Refuge. About 90 miles of gravel road before you come out onto Hwy 140, if you wanted to make a different route back west.:)
Several National, BLM and Oregon State scenic byways can be explored getting to Steens Mountain from Seattle.
Services are few and far between in this area, or closed. Carry water and keep the top 1/2 of your fuel tanks full. Enjoy the trip.
About 23 miles from Hwy 78 is a BLM CG at Mann Lake (N42° 46.491', W118° 27.074'). Seen here when I was there in Feb 2011.
Weather almost always like this, but it can change. See the time lapse video I took from inside the TC, sitting on a minipod on the table, looking out the window at Steens Mountain over Memorial Day that year. Lots of rain and gusty winds shaking the camper
Lots of place to explore if you don't mind gravel roads. A good map can be had from the Burns District BLM Office or online as the Steens High Dessert Country region map. The Burns district office (3 miles west of Hines, OR) is also a good place to ask about current road conditions. Say you wanted to take county road 412 (Rock Creek Road) to Lakeview through the National Antelope Refuge. About 90 miles of gravel road before you come out onto Hwy 140, if you wanted to make a different route back west.:)
Several National, BLM and Oregon State scenic byways can be explored getting to Steens Mountain from Seattle.
Services are few and far between in this area, or closed. Carry water and keep the top 1/2 of your fuel tanks full. Enjoy the trip.
