This campground is on the east side of the Steens Mountain at a small lake. The view of the mountains is incredible and it is peacefully silent with no highway or airplane noise. The view of the stars is unmatched since there is so little light pollution. It wouldn't be my first choice in the area, but may be easier to reach than the spots in the Steens, more affordable than the neighboring Alvord Hot Springs campground and safer on wet days than attempting to sleep in the Alvord itself, so it depends on a number of factors whether you want to stay here. There were a lot of bugs when we went. More than comparable sites in the area. No shade until the sun starts to go down behind the mountains.