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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My son and I visited the Steens and camped at Fish Lake back in 2011. We had a blast catching a bunch of trout from our tandem kayak. Fish were fat and bellies full of insects. We trolled insect flies that resembled what we found in their bellies. The lake is small, but plenty big when you are paddling it.
If you make it up there, be sure to try and get a spot down near the water on the west side of the lake.
The road up is gravel washboard and will beat the hell out of a heavy truck. Be sure your camper is secure, and all your windows/hatches are shut tight if you go in the dry season.
Skeeters were not to bad in late August when we went there. In fact I don't remember really seeing any.
The thunder storms can be intense if you are not familiar with a desert thunder/lightning storms. They can rattle your teeth, but well worth it.
The real beauty of the area is how far you are from any big town USA. Stars are awesome, weather is unique, fishing is great, views are spectacular, people you meet out that way are amazing.
Just be prepared, have good tires, brakes, take plenty of fuel, water, food, clothes, most importantly....photo capacity.
If you make it up there, be sure to try and get a spot down near the water on the west side of the lake.
The road up is gravel washboard and will beat the hell out of a heavy truck. Be sure your camper is secure, and all your windows/hatches are shut tight if you go in the dry season.
Skeeters were not to bad in late August when we went there. In fact I don't remember really seeing any.
The thunder storms can be intense if you are not familiar with a desert thunder/lightning storms. They can rattle your teeth, but well worth it.
The real beauty of the area is how far you are from any big town USA. Stars are awesome, weather is unique, fishing is great, views are spectacular, people you meet out that way are amazing.
Just be prepared, have good tires, brakes, take plenty of fuel, water, food, clothes, most importantly....photo capacity.
