Visited the Steens for a few days - roads were in and out - the loop was closed. Beautiful…read morecountry, and well worth a visit....especially if you have a hunting tag for the area. This review is for the Page Springs Campground - it has to be one of the nicest campgrounds I've stayed in. It's run by the BLM - they take credit cards or cash, but will charge you "extra" for your vehicle - over and above the cost of the campsite. Yes - campsite and car are charged separately. We paid $21 per night for camp and 1 car. The sites are very large and spread out. Privacy was not an issue. Some were shaded and some were out in the open. It's a very popular campground though, and is first come, first serve. We showed up on an October Thursday at 5pm and there were only 2 sites left. There are other private and BLM campgrounds nearby, though not nearly as nice.

If you're in the area, or if you love stunning drives and don't mind being out of the way, you must…read moretake this drive. It's on a dirt road but don't let that put you off, these two nanna's drove a Ford C-Max with exactly 5.5" of clearance to the top and never hit a bump. It's a beautiful dirt road. If dirt roads can be called beautiful. And the views are drop dead gorgeous. Imagine standing on the edge of a 6,000 foot cliff with a white desert below, black mountains in the distance and clouds here and there that you're looking down on. This isn't my first dog and pony show with escarpments like this, but it was definitely one of the most majestic and sublime I've seen. The drive up is also beautiful, but in a, gosh, what a pretty landscape, sort of way. It's the top that you come for though, if you're a religious person you could probably find God up there, it's that jaw dropping. For a bathroom; about 1/2 way up look for Fish Lake on a little spur road. There are also a few campgrounds up there. What a find. Hopefully someday I'll be back but next time with a motor home so I can spend some time there and do some serious trekking.

I've been back 5 times now and never have had a bad experience. Front desk has always been polite…read moreand communicative. If they are busy, they will let you know. People need to understand, this place isn't like Seattle, Portland, or a large city - it's a nice little hot spring in the middle of the desert. The amenities are as they come, and that's all you'll really need. They also have a good selection of beef from the local ranch. We always will buy some to cook there and then a couple to take home. Will definitely be back. Worth the drive.

Didn't really come out there with expectations. Do your research…read more Stayed in the spots across the street, which are still part of the Hot Springs campground. Loved it. Few campers trickled in & out of the campgrounds & onto the playa. Playa access is also down the road if you'd prefer that instead of camping at the springs. Vibes were exactly as expected. Dry. It's a desert after all. Not a lot to do out here. No water. Again, it's a desert so do your research. Guys in the office were helpful, kind & funny. Everything done old school - appreciated that. If you're looking for a Disneyland resort - this isn't your place. If you're looking to disconnect, camp & stargaze - this is the place for you, & it was definitely the place for us. It was quiet & what we wanted. Got some steaks from them too & they were good! We will definitely come back. ;]

Quiet. Lots of space between lots with long, staggered parking. Some lots are obviously slanted but…read morewith the long lot, you can adjust. Clean bathrooms & showers. Free DVD rentals. Incredible bird songs in the morning. At this June-2026 visit the public dump station was closed (state camping down the way has no utility) but each unit has sewer, water, electricity, unless you are in the grassy tent locations. Mosquitoes just starting to get busy but only bad towards dusk. Great hiking and site seeing area.

We enjoyed the Steens Mountain area and appreciated being allowed to move our reservation after the…read moreunexpected passing of my father-in-law. The cabin barely met our needs, and the location is beautiful. Unfortunately, a reservation misunderstanding left a very negative impression. Throughout our email correspondence, I consistently referred to our stay as a three-night reservation. When requesting new dates, I specifically asked to arrive Monday and depart Thursday, intending a three-night stay. At no point was I told that the reservation would remain a four-night booking despite the date change. After our stay, I requested a refund or credit for the unused night, explaining the misunderstanding and providing the email history. The resort declined, stating that the reservation remained subject to its cancellation policy and that no further consideration would be given. I acknowledge that I should have caught the discrepancy in the confirmation, but I believe this was a genuine mutual misunderstanding. What disappointed me most was not the policy itself, but the unwillingness to offer any goodwill accommodation or future-stay credit despite the circumstances. The property is marginal, but prospective guests should carefully review every reservation confirmation and any reservation changes, as policies appear to be enforced very strictly.

They were very friendly and willing to answer any questions I had. I am planning on going again in…read morethe next week. I drive from Texas and it's worth the trip to me.

I booked a 50A site (13A) but when I arrived, I found out there was no firepit. I asked if there…read morewere any other options and they were able to move me to a 30A RV site with a firepit. It was memorial weekend so the place was packed and fully booked but they were still able to accommodate my request. They also planned a BBQ and a band to play since it was memorial weekend. Folks who paid for mining was able to attend the dinner. The band could not play because it ended up raining. The bathrooms were clean and was always stocked with toilet paper. Shower was also clean and had good pressure with hot water. There's no reception here but there is WIFI (star-link?) available around the campground. I drove here with a Tesla Y and was able to charge at the campground with the full amperage (30A - 24A for the vehicle). Cassie was very helpful with her knowledge about opal mining and we went out to the tailings for a day to try our luck. We found a few pieces of small opal and petrified wood pieces.

It's possible to travel just 3 hours and feel like you're in another world. When we booked our…read moreadventure over the phone, Susan asked about our riding experience, any food sensitivities and how much we wanted to dive in with the ranch experience. When we arrived, Susan came out of the house to welcome us and showed us our cabin (which they just finished last year). I wanted every experience the ranch had to offer and Tim and Susan did not disappoint. From waking up at sunrise to feed the horses, to witnessing the birth of a calf (they didn't have control over that but a total bonus), fixing fences, riding all day, cattle pushing, taking care of the horses, riding in the back of a truck after a long day, taking care of calves, glorious sunrises and sets, magnificent landscape to wonderful home cooked meals. We would swap stories at the table as I stuffed my mouth with biscuits, steak and homemade jam. I would watch the day break from the loft in our cabin. There was something so comforting and so right to put on the same pair of dusty jeans and boots as I got ready to tackle the day. I never once felt stupid for still not grasping how to cinch my horse by the third day or accidentally splitting up a herd during a push down the mountain. Susan made sure she snapped a photo or got a video during our glory moments. We were all treated like family and it was hard to say goodbye when the time came. Your adventure will be worth every penny, every sore butt and dusty face. In my 43 years next to my daughter's birth, this was the greatest moment of my life. My soul was alive the whole week and have found my calling after my daughter flys the coop. There is no better place to heal the soul than on the back of a horse.

Suz and Tim are wonderful hosts! There was a welcome sign…read moreon the porch which made us feel right at home. My sweetie had scheduled us for a two hour horse back ride but I've never ridden. The original destination seemed a bit daunting, so we spent some time in the Arena letting me get used to the feel of the horse and learning how to "drive" her, so to speak. I was a little embarrassed, but neither of these horse pro's made me feel anything less than fine. They kept telling me how good i was getting and that they saw me go from tense to comfortable in the short time we were on horseback. I'd love to see them again and I think I would like go on horseback again.... I'm so thankful for their patience and hospitality.

Pamela G.'s review is spot on. May/June = Mosquitos. Wildlife = birds. Haha. The visitor center is…read morebeautiful, the pond is picturesque and the birds are plentiful, though you hear a lot more than you see. Maybe I just don't have the eye for birding. Janet, in the info center as you first walk in, was very helpful with brochures and directions and recommendations. We walked around the center, checked out the museum (who knew how many different birds were black with white markings, but each very distinct?), took a bunch of pictures and yes, we were immediately swarmed by mosquitos when we got out of the car. Bring your repellent! We took the short gravel road drive down to Wrights pond, because this is the highest the water has been in 15 years and Janet said there was an abundance of wildlife right by your feet. Not wrong, we saw a deer, and hundreds of birds. Really unique area to explore, this little oasis in the middle of the desert and at the foot of the mountains.

I have never seen so many different species of bird anywhere. What a treasure this is for…read morewildlife, the world habitat and the country. I felt like I was in an Aviary, in fact, when I closed my eyes it felt like the Amazon must feel in the deep jungle with hundreds of different kinds of birds singing and squawking in every direction. And oh what birds they are. I am not a birder so I had no idea what many of the birds were, but I did recognize the Western Tanager, Goldfinch, Great Horned owl chick, and pelicans. The rest of them were called, "Wow! Look at that!", birds. If you go in late late May, early June, cover your body and use mosquito repellent where you're exposed. We were just passing through, but now that I know what a treasure Malheur is and that the best time of year is in March/April I'll be back for more than a few hours.

This is strictly a stay over. Get off the road rest. No frills the owner was very nice but again…read moreit's just gravel. It's flat so it's easy to get in and out, but there's literally nothing here. Nothing in the town nothing. But make sure you fill up with gas across the street before you leave . Again, I would stay here if I had to come back this way because it was convenient. AND we felt SAFE, Only downfall was I didn't like I had to pay five dollars extra for a shower. but other than that, everything was OK. Just some advice. I would get a spot for the doggies. My dogs need to use the restroom and luckily I carry potty pad because I have Chihuahuas. It would've been terrible to put them on that gravel. .

For where it is was just what we needed. After 21 days boondocking it was perfect full hook ups…read moreand level gravel sites. $45 cash or check and super quiet. Highly recommend for over night stay for sure.

I enjoyed my stay at Captains Quarters. I was tent camping on a motorcycle, and T.T. was a pleasant…read morehostess. She was willing to talk as much as I wanted. It was relatively quiet for being close to the highway, and clean. I felt like I was staying in my friend's backyard. And, it's secure. They close the gate to keep out unwanted middle-of-the-night visitors. I would definitely stay there again. Just call ahead to make sure there's room. Even though they have many acres, there is only space for a few campers at time, which is great if you ask me. Oh, the sunrise and sunset were gorgeous! They just ask for a donation to help them with their animal rescue work.

A delightful place to stay the night if you're traveling Highway 20 through central OR. The Tuckers…read morehave 50 acres of private land which they use as a migrating animal refuge and equine hospice center. They've also graciously offered an RV spot on their land as well as dispersed tent camping on a donation basis as a community service. They also offer a clean bathroom, potable water and a solar shower with privacy tent upon request. You couldn't find nicer people! Be sure to look up their web page and call to check for availability before you come!