Jackman Park Campground
BLM Lands
Location: From Frenchglen go 22 miles east on the Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway.
Phone: (541) 416-6700 »
Season: July - October
Fee: yes
Reservations: no
Description: 7800-foot elevation. A small 6-site campground located in aspen
trees 3 miles from Fish Lake. This area has some of the best fall
color viewing on the mountain. This campground is close to the Kiger
Gorge Overlook, where you can often see one of the most genetically
pure strains of wild mustangs in the world and the resident herd of
bighorn sheep.
The road in is also great for mountain biking. Other attractions nearby include
birdwatching at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and rockhounding at
the Diamond Craters lava beds. Fees are charged from April-October.
All fees collected are returned to the site for improvements,
facility maintenance, and visitor services as part of the Pilot Fee
Demonstration Program.
Activities:
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking
Camping
Wildlife Viewing
Services and Facilities:
Entries marked HA indicate handicapped accessible.
RV Sites
Drinking Water
Restrooms
Campground (Developed)
Notes: Maximum RV length is 53 feet. No firewood collecting is allowed in developed campgrounds. Pets must be kept on a leash in the campground at all times.An RV dump station is at the Steen Mountain resort, 0.5 mile away.
Nearby Public Lands: View vicinity map »
Address: Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District Office, 3050 NE Third, Prineville, OR 97754
Phone: (541) 416-6700 »
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Road Info: OR State Road Website »
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