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Come for the water. Stay for the night. Located in the heart of Harney County, Oregon, Crane Hot Springs offers an unforgettable experience you won't find anywhere else! Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a family trip, we have something to offer any type of traveler. Soak in the Hot Springs, relax in your own private soaking tub, or enjoy a variety of overnight accommodations and offerings. There's something for everyone at Crane Hot Springs!
As a small family business, we value the importance of an experience that brings family and friends together. For over 20 years, our mission has been to provide a place where you can truly get away from the world, a place to make warm memories and to have heartfelt moments. Through hard work, dedication, and service, our vision is to continue providing an amazing experience for years to come and to carry on the legacy of Crane Hot Springs.
Come and join us in the heart of Harney County, make some warm memories, and have an unforgettable experience!
South Steens Campground is located in the heart of Steens Mountain. Visitors will find picnic tables and grills at 36 family campsites amid juniper and sage. The equestrian site, designed specifically for horse users, is directly adjacent to the family campground. Recreational stock (horses, mules, llamas, goats, etc.) are not allowed in the family portion of South Steens Campground, but are welcome and comfortable at 15 equestrian sites complete with tie posts and small corrals.
The typical season of use at South Steens Campground is mid-May through mid-November.Vault restrooms and drinking water are available.The use of pelletized or certified weed-free hay is required on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington.
South Steens Family and Equestrian Campgrounds are close to the Historic Riddle Brothers Ranch, several hiking trails, and the Little Blitzen and Big Indian gorges. South Steens Campground Brochure
$50 - $110 / night
Burns RV Park offers a quiet get away in Burns, Oregon. Elevation is 4,150 feet high desert. Surrounded by miles of open space gives you the feeling of pioneer days. Many different attractions for the adventurous. We are conveniently located between several National Parks. Whether you are on your way to or returning from, we'll be in your travel plans.
Come stay, our sites are easy to access, 30-50 amp, full hook-up sites, shaded, and big rig friendly. Cabins, TeePees, along with tent sites available. Satellite cable, secured WiFi, bathrooms with showers, and laundry for your convenience. A small store on site with RV supplies, an espresso bar, Oregon-made wines and micro beers. We also offer Hawaiian Dole Whip, a local favorite.
You'll find your home away from home that is quiet, peaceful, relaxing, and conveniently located 1/2 mile East of the town of Burns on Hwy 20. Come stay for Smore night and enjoy a marshmallow with us. We also have horseshoes, bocce ball, ladder ball, corn hole, badmitton, croquet, volleyball and a book exchange for your enjoyment. We are also a dog friendly park!
Welcome to Bosch’s Big Bear RV Park and Campground, conveniently located less than 1 minute off of Highway 20. To get to our campground, turn up Hines Logging Road when you see the old Hines Mill smoke stack.
We would prefer not to have books through the Dyrt website, They misrepresent our property.
$80 - $100 / night
I stayed here years ago and had a good experience so stayed again. Yes, it’s by the main road, but you’re also pretty much right out of town. Road quiets down to nothing at night. It’s still warm in September, so got a spot with shade. Super comfortable. Love all the quail, squirrels and listening to coyotes at night. Drove out to do the Steens Mountain loop, see the Round Barn, etc. Love this area and nice to come back to a comfortable site.
The campsite was level and shady. However, there was a lot of trash on and around it. The restrooms and showers definitely needed attention. They were equipped with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels, but had not been cleaned in quite a long time. Also, both loops were blocked with campsites, so be prepared to have to back up your trailer or camper.
We had RV spot #20 in the newer section and away from the lodging area. I think we would choose one closer to the pond next time so that we can get in more often! The pond is beautifully landscaped and clean, and everything is very clean. There are quite a few "rules", and the texts seemed a bit rude....but all of that resulted in a quiet, pleasant stay. A few up charges to watch for: $20 per extra guest $2 towel rental $10 per person early arrival charge. Great place. We'll stay again next year!
Crane hot springs is beautiful and has a lovely soaking “pond. The campground isn’t fancy, but the spots are close to the water and campers have 24 hour access to the pond.
Wonderful hot springs! Included in camping fee. We are dry camping but the do have full hookups. Beautiful night sky.
The camp ground was great. It has the basic needs for most camper trailers. There are a few sites there with shore power but I didn’t see any water hook ups. There is water there if you need to fill up jugs, tanks or water bottles. There is a single flushing toilet that is available for overnighters as well as small store with food and drinks for sale. The staff was very nice and helpful. Be aware of the wind! Our first night in our teardrop was pretty rocky. Almost lost our awning because the gusts were at or above 60mph. We talked to the staff and they said to orient the trailer front towards the mountains. It seriously helped a lot. If you tent camp, I would recommend some sort of windscreen or just use your vehicle to block it somehow. Overall the scenery is majestic and is worth the drive out there. 10/10
This is a pretty good spot for a tiny town. I think it’s a bit of expensive at appx. $50/night. My daughter and I went to take a shower, and found 2 frogs in the showers, but other than a that it was a pretty quiet and generally located spot.
Very nice stop on our road trip. Spots are gravel, level and easy to access. Showers clean and nicely fitted out. Grass and trees kept the site cool even in high heat. Quiet and other campers were considerate.
Definitely a great respite from a long day on the road!
Excellent 'dry camping' .. not crowded .. exceptionally good natural hot mineral water in a large pond that varies in depth to about 5 feet .. clothing required .. family friendly .. tipis, cabins, and suites also available for lodging .. clean .. no food nearby so bring food .. shared camp available for preparing meals .. hot mineral water pond open at night for those staying overnight .. day use welcome from 7am to 10pm ..
Good campground. A bit of road noise. Also, we had shade. Showers look a bit worn.
I’ve camped here twice in the last couple years. The hot spring is incredible. 24/7 access to the spring and no extra fee (comes with your camping fee) they’ve got all sorts of lodging accommodations. First time I was car camping, second time I brought a camper. Both times it’s been lovely and I always recommend it to friends
Basic campsites, but some are very private. Either sides of camp offer amazing longer hikes to gorges coming off the steens mountain range. Fall colors were amazing, and still some water from the little Indian and blitzen rivers. Coyotes at night, pit toilets, solitude, plenty of trees. Is hot and dry in summer, but the exploration around it is breathtaking. Long dusty road but worth it. Wild horses and scenic
The store was small but has some necessities and ice. The bathrooms were plentiful and okay. Many sites has partial shade. Close to town. Mosquitoes were horrible.
This camp ground and hot springs is the perfect entrance to the Alvord desert. There are sites with and without electricity as well as bunkers if you don't want to camp. We were in a van and opted for a site with electricity. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Even if you don't stay here I would recommend using this paid entrance to the Alvord desert. They also have a small shop with food and camping supplies if needed. There is a rustic hot springs spot, which is very lovely. We used it twice during our one night stay. The second night we camped on the playa. I would highly recommend visiting the Alvord desert and at least stopping by this spot if you want to enter the playa.
Pretty quiet with friendly hosts. Had great ATT service so didn’t try the WiFi. The Mosquitoes were a little hungry but that is just this time of year. My only complaint is that the showers/bathrooms were not even close to clean. We used them because we had been on the road but didn’t get to enjoy my shower much. Laundry room was clean and worked well.
Nice little even park outside town of Burns, OR and not far from Crystal Crane Hot Springs. Both are lovely. Fast internet, lots of security warnings, make sure to use security like a VPN. Bathroom/showers were very few and a bit messy. I would have given it 4 stars if not for the road noise. Thankfully it is not a busy rd at night. I sleep with earplugs and still bothered me. Would stop here again.
I tried the other RV park on the other side of town to discover they were closed. Despite be close to the main road there’s not a lot of traffic
I looked online and thought about making a reservation in advance, but wasn't sure about where I would end up by the end of this day in my trip. I stopped at noon and asked if they had any 30 Amp sites, but no, dry camping only. As this is in an area of BLM land, it should not have been difficult to boondock in the area. This place has water available, showers, clean bathrooms and of course the hot springs.
The check-in time is 3PM and if you arrive early, you have to leave and come back at 3 or pay an extra $10 per person (on top of $35 for dry camping) for early check-in. This rule might not be enforced by all staff members. You also have the option of paying a day use fee of $10 for 4 hours or $5 if you are 62 or older. Once again, being old pays off and I paid the day use fee to stay around. The hot springs pond is well developed and temperatures are regulated well.
The WiFi had problems and I was told that I may need to remove the settings for the site a few times to make it work. When it was working it is mostly just close to the office, but there are picnic tables near the hot springs and it is a pleasant place to work.
I would stay here again, but book in advance to get an electrical connection. It is also worth stopping for a few hours in the day to use the hot springs on a day use fee.
This was my first time at amazing Steens Mountain Wilderness. It was also my first time on a 50 mile washboard gravel road. Since we stayed in October, the campground had plenty of sites to choose from. We chose F2, a big pull through near the vault toilet and not far from the well. The campground was basic but very tidy and quiet during our stay. We especially enjoyed seeing herds of wild horses, the fall foliage on the quaking aspen, and the hiking trails.
Beautiful view of Playa!
Very nice. Especially for us needing an easy overnight while in transit. The dry camping area is open, grassy, and uncrowded. No electricity of course, but water, showers, and bathrooms are available. The $35 includes unlimited use of the hot springs. The RV zone is gravel. There are also a dozen motel rooms, small cabanas bordering the springs, and teepees if that’s your thing. The staff is very friendly, the place is well kept, and the facilities are cleaned hourly. There is also a small community kitchen with stove, refrigerator, etc. Our second time stopping here on the way to/from Steens Mtn, 45 minutes away.
Beautiful smaller RV park. Reasonable rates, very nice staff. Small store with necessities (yes, that means beer). Lots of trees for shade. Level sites. A repeat if ever there was one
This was a great stop over for us coming from Corvallis. We stayed one full day as we have kids and they can only last so long on the road. The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. All the sites are nicely groomed. The utility hook ups were in great condition, the bathrooms and laundry facilities on site were in great condition. The local pool is a must stop specially if you have kids, it’s was extremely cheap $11 for two adults and two kids. Also the local park right by the RV park is another amazing spot to go hang out for a few hours. Definitely all the amenities or store that you would need in a close vicinity.
The only annoying part which the owners cant control was the mosquitoes were crazy. Not sure if it was just the time of year or the mosquitoes are always that thick. But just a tip bring mosquito spray or long clothing if you plan to be up outside at night. If you’re a light sleeper maybe request to see if you can stay further back in the park there is a road that is close, and my wife did mention that she did hear the vehicles going by in the evening.
Overall I would stay here anytime again, and if it wasn’t so far out-of-the-way I would probably plan a trip just to come back to stay longer. We had a 28 foot trailer with full hook ups. I was able to park our trailer and full-size pick up in our spot.
This is a small but great camp site. Bathrooms present on site. Each spot has a great picnic table and grill. It is a rocky area so have a pad if tent camping.
We’re just passing through on our way to some national parks, and this was the perfect campsite to stop at. The owners were very friendly and helpful. They have a store as well that offers some items you may have forgotten as well as ice, sodas, coffee, and adult beverages. The bathrooms are clean. There is coin laundry on site. They have lots of camping games available to play and there’s 3 dog areas. Definitely recommend!
As I saw mentioned earlier, this is not for everyone. The journey to get to Alvord was long. We traveled Hwy 20 from Bend to Burns, 205 to Fields, Fields-Denio Rd to Alvord. It was a long, very remote drive. The road from Fields is gravel, so be aware. Alvord is right off the playa. You do get an access code with your stay to be able to drive out there. We were warned to stay away if it rains. It turns to mud quickly and you will get stuck. The hotspring is pumped direct from the source. It's murky, unfiltered, unregulated bliss. There are two pools, so you have to get cozy with all the other soakers. The wind was cold and fierce when we stayed. I thought the trailer was going to tip over during the night. We met a many nice people and had fun conversations. Expensive for what it is, but certainly a memorable experience.
Stayed a little bit up from the campsite in the wilderness. Beautiful approach to this area, the canyons are impressive. Remote and quiet, if that’s what you’re looking for. This will never get much traffic. And then, right next door you wake up the next morning to find an incredible natural wonderland. Huge canyons, old glacial relics, a radical canyon wall that drops off to a sand dunes desert...spend a day, spend days wondering around the canyons and summits of this mountain range. Unreal beauty and so untouched, so out of the way as to almost have it to yourself.
Camping near Diamond, Oregon, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. With stunning landscapes and various campgrounds, it’s a great spot for families, RVers, and anyone looking to escape into nature.
Camping near Diamond, Oregon, offers a mix of relaxation and adventure. With various campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor getaway.
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