Dispersed Camping in Harney County, Oregon
Showing 31 locations in Harney County.
Alvord Hotsprings Campground
A developed private campground situated at the historic Alvord Hot Springs. Camping is arranged in a gravel lot format with picnic tables and fire rings, providing immediate access to the thermal soaking pools and the adjacent desert playa. Rustic enclosed shelter units are also available for rent.
Bosch's Big Bear RV Campground
A welcoming, clean, and spacious private RV park located near Hines. It offers full hookup sites, perimeter fire pits, lawn games, trash collection, and portable toilets, with plans to add permanent bathhouses and reopen an on-site restaurant.
Burns RV Park
An established commercial RV and camping park located just minutes outside of Burns. It features dedicated RV spaces with hookups and several tent-only sites.
Cathi's Place RV Park
A highly affordable and friendly small RV park tucked slightly off the highway. It offers well-maintained pull-through sites, full hookups, clean bathrooms, and hot showers, making it an excellent overnight stop.
Chickahominy Reservoir
This developed Bureau of Land Management campground is situated adjacent to the Chickahominy Reservoir, offering well-graveled roads and campsites. It serves as an excellent, quiet overnight stop for travelers, featuring scenic water views and basic amenities like pit toilets and picnic tables. The campground accommodates larger rigs well, though there is minimal shade available across the high-desert landscape.
Chukar Park Campground
A quiet, established BLM recreation area situated along a rushing river in a scenic canyon. The site features spacious camping areas tucked beneath shade trees near unique volcanic rock formations.
Crystal Crane Hot Springs
A popular commercial hot springs destination offering a mix of full hookup RV sites, designated dry camping, and gravel overflow parking. The resort features natural warm soaking ponds, a newly built bathhouse, a shared kitchen, and a common room available to overnight guests. It serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the surrounding scenic high-desert region of Eastern Oregon. While the property has seen significant development and expansion, it remains a favorite social hub for travelers seeking relaxing, amenity-rich mineral baths. Dry camping areas include picnic tables and fire pits on a first-come, first-served basis.
Delintment Lake Campground
Located along the shores of Delintment Lake, this developed Forest Service campground features 29 campsites arranged in two loops. Paved road access from Burns makes it highly accessible for all rig types, offering great lakeside scenery, a non-motorized boat launch, and a dedicated fishing pier.
Donnelly Butte Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping spot located on public BLM land near Donnelly Butte in Harney County.
Fish Lake BLM Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on Fish Lake along the Steens Mountain Loop, offering a boat launch and waterfront sites.
Forest Road 43 Dispersed Corridor
National Forest Development Road 43 offers quiet, secluded dispersed camping opportunities nestled within the scenic pine forests of the Malheur National Forest.
Frenchglen BLM Hills Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located on the BLM-managed ridges overlooking the town of Frenchglen. These sites offer panoramic views of the surrounding valley and provide a breezy alternative to the mosquito-heavy lowlands.
Frenchglen Corral State Park
A historic site featuring a wooden corral representing the region's rich ranching history. There are no camping facilities here, and overnight stays are prohibited.
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Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site
The historic Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site, operating since the late 19th century. While it offers rooms and meals for guests, standard overnight vehicle camping and parking are prohibited on the property.
Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site State Park
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Harney County Fairgrounds
A basic county fairgrounds camping area with hookup and dry camping options. The facility is functional for large rigs, though administrative presence and maintenance can be highly inconsistent.
Harney County Hike-In Campsite
A remote hike-in camping area nestled within the high desert landscape of Harney County, accessible via backcountry trails.
Idlewild Campground
This Forest Service campground is nestled among a large stand of Ponderosa pines off Highway 395, approximately 14 miles north of Burns. It features spacious individual sites, vault toilets, and potable water, making it a comfortable and scenic stopover. Popular for mountain biking and hiking in the summer, the area also accommodates winter activities such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Jackman Park Campground
Jackman Park Campground is a small, quiet developed campground situated in a scenic grove of aspen trees on the slopes of Steens Mountain. It serves as a peaceful base for exploring the nearby glacially-carved Kiger Gorge. The campground offers basic amenities including picnic tables, fire grates, and a vault toilet, but is best suited for small rigs and passenger vehicles due to the tight layout and access road.
Knapper Camp
Knapper Camp is a primitive camping area situated in the heart of the Glass Buttes rockhounding region, famous for its abundant obsidian. Accessible via a well-maintained gravel road off Highway 20, the area offers numerous flat pull-offs suitable for a variety of rig sizes under shaded juniper trees. While primarily a rustic destination for geology enthusiasts and flint knappers, visitors should note that dust from passing vehicles can be common, and some sections may have active long-term campers.
Mann Lake Campground
A scenic, primitive Bureau of Land Management campground situated on the shore of Mann Lake, directly below the eastern escarpment of Steens Mountain. The area is highly exposed, offering panoramic high-desert and mountain views with no wind protection. The campsite features picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets, with dispersed camping options stretching down to the lake shore or on the dry lake bed depending on water levels.
Newton Cabin Road Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping areas located along the spurs of Newton Cabin Road near the developed campground. These sites offer established fire rings and exceptional mountain vistas, though the access tracks are rough and heavily rutted. This area provides a private alternative to the nearby campground for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles.
Page Springs Campground
An oasis in the high desert, this developed Bureau of Land Management campground sits at the base of Steens Mountain along the scenic Donner and Blitzen River. Shaded by mature cottonwoods and junipers, it offers roomy campsites with picnic tables, fire grates, and access to two scenic hiking trails directly from the grounds.
Quail Ridge RV Park
A basic gravel lot RV park located in town. Offers simple, functional full-hookup sites for travelers looking for a quick rest stop.
Riley Store and Archery
A convenient roadside general store, gas station, and small RV stop. It offers full or partial hookups for smaller rigs and a friendly, classic general store atmosphere.
Sinclair Truck Stop
A level gravel parking area adjacent to a Sinclair truck stop, offering convenient overnight stays. The lot is spacious and accommodates rigs of all sizes, with access to fresh water and portable toilets.
South Steens Campground
An official developed BLM campground situated in the heart of Steens Mountain. It features 36 family campsites and 15 equestrian sites set among juniper and sage. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, grills, vault restrooms, and potable drinking water, offering a comfortable base camp for exploring nearby gorges and historic ranches.
Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
A private resort and RV park located near the base of Steens Mountain. It serves as a full-service hub for visitors exploring the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding desert wilderness.
The Narrows RV Park
A convenient private RV park located off South Harney Lake Lane that serves as a practical basecamp for exploring the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Diamond, and the Steens Loop. The park offers dry camping options alongside full-hookup sites, an on-site restaurant, a small grocery store, gas, and propane services.
Urban Stealth Parking (Burns)
Street parking corridors within the town of Burns. Ideal for a quick, low-profile overnight stop while traveling through eastern Oregon, with close proximity to downtown services and dining.