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BLM Owyhee Wild and Scenic River
BLM Owyhee Wild and Scenic River offers camping near Vale, Oregon, surrounded by rugged terrain with canyons and river landscapes. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include the Owyhee River for rafting and fishing, as well as hiking opportunities in the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Description
This wild river corridor flows through southeastern Oregon from the Idaho/Oregon state line to Owyhee Reservoir. (It excludes the Rome Valley, which is a ranching and agricultural area.) Explore this National Wild and Scenic River by floating some of its 120 miles through rugged, spectacular canyonlands and ash flows. The river was included in the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1984 because of its outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, wildlife, and cultural values.
Detours Nearby
Saddle up Ranch
1 hr 16 min away
Alvord Desert
2 hrs 22 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 46 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 30 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 33 min from Bend, OR
- 4 hrs 57 min from Walla Walla, WA
Location
BLM Owyhee Wild and Scenic River is located in Oregon
Directions
From Rome, Oregon: Head east 0.3 miles on US Highway 95 over the Owyhee River, and turn right (south) on the first graveled road. Proceed another 0.3 miles to the Rome Launch Site.
Coordinates
42.83613 N
117.6212 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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