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Overview
About Jackman Park Campground
Jackman Park Campground is located on the flanks of Steens Mountain, within the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protective Area (CMPA). This area encompasses an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier carved-gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild rivers, a rich diversity of plant and animal species, and a way of life for all who live there. At 7,800-foot elevation and set among aspen stands, Jackson Park Campground offers some of the best fall color viewing on Steens Mountain. Know Before You Go: Open Season Jackman Park Campground is open mid-June through October. High clearance vehicles recommended on some portions of the Steens Mountain Loop. 6 Campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve. Universal Access Restroom available. Please pack out your trash. Mountain weather can be unpredictable and change suddenly. Ticks, mosquitos, and rattlesnakes may be present during summer months. The nearest services are in the communities of Fields, Frenchglen, Crane, or Narrows, Oregon. Point of Interest: The Jackman Park Campground is located near the Kiger Gorge Overlook with views of the Gorge’s glacially-carved, U-shaped valley and, if you are lucky, it’s famous herd of wild horses.
- Stay limit: 14 Days.
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Jackman Park Campground special
Jackman Park Campground sits at 7,800 feet on the flanks of Steens Mountain in southeastern Oregon, surrounded by quaking aspen groves and perched above glacier-carved gorges that plunge thousands of feet to the Alvord Desert below. This is one of the most remote and visually stunning campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest, offering a landscape that feels more like the Rockies than anything else in Oregon. The Steens Mountain Loop Road passes right through, giving access to Kiger Gorge, the summit viewpoint, and vast expanses of sagebrush steppe where wild horses still roam. Fall is the crown jewel season here, when the aspens turn brilliant gold against the dark basalt rimrock, typically peaking in late September to early October. Summer brings wildflowers and comfortable days, though nights are cool at this elevation. The road and campground are generally accessible from July through October, weather depending. Come here if you are a photographer, a solitude seeker, or a wilderness lover who wants to experience one of Oregon's most dramatic and least-visited alpine environments.
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Phone
541-573-4400
BLM_OR_BU_Mail@blm.gov
Getting There
From Burns, Oregon : Travel southeast for approximately 2 miles on State Highway 78. Turn right onto State Highway 205 and travel south for 60 miles to Frenchglen, Oregon. Continue a short distance past Frenchglen, then turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road. Travel approximately 19 miles before turning right into Fish Lake Campground. Jackman Park Campground is just 2 miles east of the Fish Lake Campground.
FAQ
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Everything you need to know before your trip to Jackman Park Campground.
How do reservations work for Jackman Park Campground?
Reservation availability for Jackman Park Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Jackman Park Campground?
Campsite type details are limited right now. Check back as this listing is enriched.
Where is Jackman Park Campground located?
Jackman Park Campground is in Oregon near Hines. Coordinates: 42.7191, -118.6242.
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