US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground in Harney County, Oregon. Run by BLM.
| Operator | BLM |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area) |
| Capacity | 36 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people) |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (541) 573-4400 |
| Website | www.blm.gov/visit/south-steens-campground |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
South Steens Campground is in Harney County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.