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Best Tent Camping near Burns, OR

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Malheur National Forest and surrounding public lands near Burns, Oregon provide several primitive tent camping options with varying levels of amenities and accessibility. Oregon Mine Campground, located north of Burns, offers tent campers a rustic experience with opportunities to observe wild horses in their natural habitat. Other tent-friendly sites include Joaquin Miller Horse Camp with drinking water and toilets, Falls Campground, and Emigrant Campground, which operates seasonally from May to October.

Most tent campgrounds in the Burns area feature minimal amenities, requiring campers to be self-sufficient. Sites typically have natural, ungraded surfaces with limited development. Emigrant, Pendleton Springs, and Doe Springs campgrounds specifically note the absence of picnic tables, firewood, showers, and trash service. Campers should bring their own water or prepare to treat water from natural sources. The camping season generally runs from May through October or November, with many areas inaccessible during winter months due to snow and mud. Rock Springs Campground remains open year-round but prohibits fires and pets.

Tent campers visiting Oregon Mine Campground report unique wildlife viewing opportunities. According to one visitor, "There are wild horses in this area... There is nice hiking in this simple campsite in the middle of nowhere." Another camper noted that they "woke up to wild horses grazing in our campground," adding that visitors should be prepared for "no water, no garbage service, and no cell service." The area provides excellent backcountry tent camping experiences with access to hiking trails and natural features. Alder Springs Camp and Tip Top Campground offer additional primitive tent camping options from May to October. Most sites provide good isolation for those seeking quiet, with several campgrounds situated in wooded areas that offer natural shade and protection from elements. Campers frequently use these areas as basecamps for exploring the surrounding wilderness.

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117 Reviews of 12 Burns Campgrounds

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2021

    Idlewild Campground - Malheur

    USFS campground along highway 395

    This is a basic USFS campground north of Burns, Oregon off of 395. There are few campgrounds off this highway so we always camp here. The fee is $10. There are vault toilets and seasonally a camp host with firewood. Standard clean vault toilets and water during high season. Fire ring and picnic table. There are pull through sites for larger rigs. You are surrounded by large pine trees. It is a popular campground in the fall for hunters. Highway 395 is not a busy highway so the campground is quiet. We always stay here when we visit this area.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2023

    Delintment Lake

    Back off in the woods

    Peaceful place. No hookups. No phone coverage. Takes an hour to get to campground from Burns.

  • Laura J.
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Chickahominy Reservoir Campground

    Good spot

    Potable water fill up. Pit style toilets. $8/night. No showers or hook ups. Picnic benches and fire rings at each site. Nice views. Lots of spaces.

  • T
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Yellowjacket

    Good stop over

    Plenty of places to camp with fire rings. The lake is pretty and you can find a spot right on the lake. If you go a little further just passed the campground you can camp for free. Didn’t like the cow pies in my campsite for what they did to the lake. Stayed for three days we enjoyed ourselves. The road there from burns was pretty easy breezy.

  • K
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Burns RV Park

    Small but friendly

    Our truck broke down just outside of Burns and we ended up having our travel trailer towed to this RV park, as it was the only place we could stay for the week while waiting to get our truck repaired. We had a full hookup spot, which was super nice, but the spot itself was pretty small. This is typical of many RV parks I have been too - good amenities but small spot.

    There were some other spots in the park that were slightly larger and had picnic tables, but ours did not. We had only a tiny plastic table with 2 chairs, but we were so close to the RV next to us that we were basically either looking in their window or we would have to be right next to the "road'. Not ideal so we didn't spend much time outside.

    There was room here for all sizes of campers - from tents (I saw I guy on a bicycle who tent camped for the night) to giant motorhomes with cars towed behind. The park hosts were all extremely nice and helpful, given our circumstances. They also gave us a military discount since my husband is a veteran.

    Restrooms and showers were fairly small (only 2 toilets and 2 showers in each bathroom) but I think most folks used the facilities in their RVs. The shop/office sells propane and ice, so we were able to restock on both (plus they have wine and ice cream if you need a little splurge).

    The park is right off of the highway so you may get some truck/traffic noise but it didn't seem to bother us city folks too much. :)

    Wifi was fairly decent and you can get some local channels in the TV, if those things are important to you.

    Dog and kid friendly, but there is really not much for either to do here.

    Overall, this suited our purpose, in that we had a nice safe place to stay while our truck was repaired, but I'm not sure I would stay here just for kicks. Close to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and a great stopover if you need a night to rest while driving through the high desert of Oregon.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2023

    The Narrows RV Park

    An oasis in the high desert

    General: To say there are not many choices to camp around here would be an understatement! Fortunately, our stay turned out to be decent. We were greeted cheerfully by Tina (she and her husband Scott own the park). This place mainly attracts birders in the spring, hunters in the fall, and people passing through (this was us). There is a mix of back-in and pull-through sites. The back-in sites are along the east and north sides of the property with the pull-throughs in the center. There is a coin-operated laundry, store/gift shop, and restaurant. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but did indulge in Tina’s delicious homemade fruit turnovers! 

    Site Quality: All sites are level on gravel. Each site has a nice patio with a plastic picnic table, fire ring, and bbq platform. There are some trees scattered throughout but when we were there, they had not quite bloomed yet. Our site (34) was at the end of the row which gave us privacy on one side. Backs up to a fence and you will hear some road noise from the road behind it, but it is minimal. 

    Bathhouse: Three all-in-one units with a code to enter. Entering was a little tricky until we got the hang of it but once in, the units were clean. Showers take quarters. 

    Activities: Not much for us as we were passing through but a nice haven for birders (the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is close by) and convenient for hunters. Note that on GPS it looks like Mudd Lake is fairly close by, but the lake has been dry for at least 10 years according to Tina! Again, this was a pleasant stay for us as we were traveling through.

  • Debrayh G.
    May. 29, 2019

    Crane Hot Springs

    Crystal Crane Hot Springs

    We visited Crystal Crane Hot Springs Aug, 2018. The property has a general store, large common room with board games and book sharing, and a kitchen that can be used for cooking or food storage by all guests. Overnight accommodations include: 9 cabins, 9 RV spots, 15 tent spots, a 3 bedroom ranch house, 3 bedroom inn, and a teepee with a private hot tub. Our RV spot had a gorgeous view of the surrounding high dessert and the stars at night were amazing as there is very little light pollution. 

    The employees and owners are friendly, helpful, and eager to make sure guest's needs were met. One of the men told us about a pair of tundra swans that made there home on a pond at the back of the property 

    I enjoyed our stay so much that I wished we had booked more nights. It's a long drive from major towns but the drive is worth the effort,  Note this is not an appropriate campsite for the "party" crowd. This is a family-friendly place with a no-open-alcohol policy and clothing required in the pond.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2021

    Bosch's Big Bear RV Park

    Solid Overnight or Short Term Campground

    Bosch's Big Bear RV Park was easy to find and we knew from our pre-arrival email that we were in site 2. We also knew from the website that if you arrive between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM its a $10 charge. We arrived after 1:00 PM, but no one was in the office. There are 10 FHU sites that are pull throughs. However, if you’re longer than about 35’ it is best to just line up on your site in the huge parking lot and back-in. The lane for pulling through is a little tight and we would have hit the nice shade tree they have planted between sites. After we set up, we went back to the office and there’s a chalk board that had info plus a phone number to call. We called the number and talked to the owner who said that her son, who normally manned the office, was out for the afternoon. We didn’t need anything but the WiFi code, which was texted to us. Overall, this is an impressive little campground (CG) that is perfect for an overnight or, in our case, a three day stay. The big and very nice lodge, which at one time had a restaurant, was closed. There is no playground, laundry nor showers, but they do have a porta-potty and a small tent area. There’s obviously water, electric, and sewer at each RV site but also a fresh water spigot and hose at the front of the lodge area and a dump station at the end of the RV sites. A picnic table was set up at our site and there were picnic tables and fire rings you can grab and take to your site, however there was a burn ban so no fires. A WiFi booster is at site three and due to the small size of the CG, plus it was not full, the WiFi signal was outstanding. We got three OTA channels so we set up our satellite with a clear shot to the southern sky. We also got three bars on Verizon. The website provides good info on the CG plus things to do in the area. They are open year round but water is turned off November to March. Hines is just down the road and has your major amenities. Overall, we had a good time exploring the area and would stay here again.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jan. 12, 2021

    Crane Hot Springs

    Cool Place but not the Greatest Camping

    Crystal Crane Hot Springs has a lot to offer but I'm not sure camping is one them. They have hot springs (which we didn't actually try because it was during the middle of the pandemic) which looked great and I will definitely try if I'm back. They have cabins, glamping, RV sites, tent camping, a small shop, firewood for sale, showers...a little bit of everything.

    We stayed twice in December, once in site 5 and once in the overflow area. The camping area feels more like an open field than an actual campground, especially in the overflow area, which I think is just kind of an open area. At site 5 there was picnic tables and a fire ring. Site 5 was good because it was a pull in, at the end of area so it was quiet, and it overlooked the hot springs.

    On the plus side, the staff were super nice and the hot springs seemed great and I think that's the main appeal.

Guide to Burns

Tent camping near Burns, Oregon offers a serene escape into nature, with several campgrounds providing essential amenities and access to stunning landscapes.

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Essential amenities for tent campers

  • Rock Springs Campground offers basic facilities, making it a straightforward choice for those who prefer a no-frills camping experience.
  • At Emigrant, campers can enjoy a rustic setting with essential amenities, perfect for a back-to-nature experience.
  • Falls provides a simple camping environment, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Tent campers should check out these features

  • Buck Spring is known for its peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and stargazing.
  • Pendleton Springs Camp offers a secluded experience, perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
  • Doe Springs provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural hot springs in the area, adding a special touch to your camping adventure.

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