Fishing and wildlife watching draw campers to Burma Pond, a free dispersed site on BLM land outside Wolf Creek, Oregon, where the pond sits close enough to camp that anglers can cast from the bank steps from their rigs. Locals pull in regularly to fish, and reviewers note fish actively jumping in the water. At night, bats work the surface for insects, and bullfrogs fill the air with sound. The sites are small and positioned right along the water's edge, with wild blackberries growing along the bank in summer.
The layout is compact. As Clayton P. notes, "all of the spots are right on the edge of the water," with individual sites spaced only 10 to 20 feet apart. A loop holds a handful of defined spots, most suited to a single vehicle or van. Midweek visits in summer have consistently found the site empty or nearly so, though it can feel crowded quickly when others arrive given how tightly the spots are arranged. A pit toilet with a handicap-accessible structure sits on-site; reviewers report variable toilet paper availability, so bringing your own is a reasonable precaution.
Road access requires some attention. The drive in from I-5 takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes on gravel with scattered potholes, most of which are avoidable at low speed. The final stretch gets steep, and at least one reviewer in a 26-foot rig found it manageable but would not attempt it again, particularly with rain in the forecast. Google Maps has generally routed campers correctly; Apple Maps has sent some onto an overgrown alternate route. A tree marked with a spray-painted figure serves as a landmark near the final turn. Cell service is minimal, with Verizon occasionally showing one bar of LTE. Campers relying on connectivity should plan accordingly for campgrounds near Wolf Creek if consistent signal matters.
Trash service is listed as an amenity, though several reviewers found no cans on-site and packed out their own trash. Campfires are permitted when fire restrictions allow, though seasonal burn bans apply during dry months. The site is free with no reservation system. Speaker Road BLM Dispersed, about 1.3 miles to the northwest, gives campers a nearby alternative with a similar dispersed character if Burma Pond is occupied.
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Map & DirectionsBurma Pond BLM is located in Oregon near Wolf Creek
Coordinates
42.70389926 N
123.27419982 W
Connectivity
T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 7/30/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/30/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 7/30/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 46 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 1 hr 5 min from Medford, OR
- 2 hrs 7 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 41 min from Corvallis, OR
