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Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills)

Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) is located near Mitchell, Oregon. The area features rolling hills and sparse vegetation, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Painted Hills, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, offering unique geological formations and hiking opportunities.

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Location

Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) is located in Oregon

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Coordinates

44.61290527 N
120.210461 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed May. 5, 2021

Easy access but not a lot of privacy

We were lucky to snag the spot that looks over the painted hills so we had a gorgeous view! Be ready for potential wind. Lots of space and very easily accessible but make sure to fuel up before you go it’s a bit of a drive. Lots of RV’s when we went in early May but we were fine in our tent. Not a whole lot of privacy but you can walk down and get water to filter from the creek if you need. Lots of cow pies on the ground from the farmer who had cattle on the land so just be aware of that. It was a great spot for the night and on the same road as the painted hills.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Chase , May 5, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 13, 2021

Handy access for Painted Hills exploration

This is a very easy dispersed camping location if you’re going to the Painted Hills national monument area, where there is no camping. It’s a collection of open sites along a creek. Gets more use on weekends. Not well marked but you can see it to your left when you’re coming from 26. We ended up going down to Priest Hole on the John Day River, but that’s longer and steeper.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Thomas B., April 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Thomas B., April 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Thomas B., April 13, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 21, 2021

Excellent!

Great spot just outside the Painted Hills National Monument park. Easy to miss as there are no signs and it is an abrupt turn off.  Had the whole place to ourselves for one night. Fantastic star gazing and nice quiet spot after the day traffic along the main road visiting the park have left. Grassy area next to creek with some dispersed fire rings.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Chris T., March 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) by Chris T., March 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills)?

    Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills) is located at 2230 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills)?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills), although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Burnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills)?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.