Best RV Parks & Resorts near Frenchglen, OR

Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort provides full-hookup RV sites on level, pull-through gravel pads approximately 3 miles from Frenchglen. The RV park features electric, water, and sewer connections with sites accommodating larger motorhomes. "All sites are pull-thru, though some are not totally level and/or rocky," noted one camper about the layout. The Narrows RV Park offers 50-amp service at select sites with a mix of back-in and pull-through options on maintained gravel surfaces, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Crane Hot Springs accommodates RVs with full hookup sites and provides 24-hour access to the hot springs, while Alvord Hot Springs has limited RV parking with electric hookups but no water or sewer connections.

Several access roads in the region require careful driving, particularly the washboard gravel road leading to Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort. Seasonal considerations affect RV travel significantly, as Fish Lake Campground operates only from June 10 to November 1, and some mountain roads remain closed until July due to snow. According to one visitor, "The loop does not open until roughly first week of July and depends on the work required on the road when the snow melts." Dump stations are available at Crane Hot Springs, The Narrows RV Park, and Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort, but services are limited elsewhere in this remote high desert region. Cell service is minimal throughout the area, and travelers should arrive with full water tanks when heading to parks without water hookups.

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Best RV Sites Near Frenchglen, Oregon (12)

1. The Narrows RV Park
4 Reviews
Hines, OR
30 miles
Website
+1 (541) 495-2006
"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."

"Normally don't stay in RV parks while traveling in our camper van, but we needed to do laundry, take showers, replenish our water supply, and recharge our power storage units after days of dispersed &amp"
2. Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
6 Reviews
Frenchglen, OR
2 miles
Website
+1 (541) 493-2415
"Nice, well maintained location with the normal amenities you'd expect from a fairly remote RV resort location. "

"This private campground is more in line with an Oregon State Park than most private campgrounds. Pull through spots for RV/trailers, green grass for tents, and cabins."

3. Fish Lake Campground
4 Reviews
Frenchglen, OR
15 miles
Website
+1 (541) 573-4400
"Close to kiger gorge. Clean bathrooms. Wasnt full at 7pm on a saturday. Nice views of the lake. Bees in site 2-avoid"

"High mountain lake that appeared to have some decent fish population (2-3 fisherman, not camping). Still snow in spots at this time. No bugs, but blowing 20-30 at times."
4. Mann Lake Recreation Site
5 Reviews
Diamond, OR
24 miles
Website
+1 (541) 416-6700
"I was happy to be able to break up the drive on the dirt road with a stay at this campground. I was the only one there for most of the time and it was very peaceful."

"I stayed at Mann Lake as an alternative to camping on the Alvord Desert."

5. Alvord Hot Springs
11 Reviews
Frenchglen, OR
28 miles
Website
$50 - $110 / night
"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."

"When I lived in Portland, I went to the Alvord desert three times... it is a 7 hour drove, but I wanted to see it in different seasons. Each time did not disappoint."
6. Crane Hot Springs
27 Reviews
Burns, OR
45 miles
Website
+1 (541) 493-2312
"We’ve driven through the vast remoteness of SE Oregon dozens of times, but always on the way somewhere else. We stayed for two nights and finally understand the compelling beauty of wide open spaces."

"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."

7. The Fields Station
1 Review
Denio, NV
41 miles
Website
+1 (541) 495-2275
$25 - $130 / night
"It provides access to the Steens Mountains and the Alvord desert and hot springs. If you love being in the middle of nowhere, this is your place. There are 5 RV sites with full hookups."
8. Steens Mountain Loop Road Dispersed Campsite
1 Review
Frenchglen, OR
12 miles
Website
+1 (541) 473-3144
"Not trailer or RV friendly."

9. Alvord Desert
11 Reviews
Frenchglen, OR
30 miles
Website
+1 (541) 573-4400
$5 / night
"In my case, it rained in another part of the desert and because it is so flat, the water actually blew much closer to my camping location than I thought possible."

"There are no facilities - no water, no trash, no toilets, no shade, no cell-service - so plan accordingly and plan well."
10. Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area
6 Reviews
Plush, OR
48 miles
Website
+1 (541) 947-2177
"The Campground: Oregon Sunstone Collection Area

Sunstones are the Oregon state gemstone, and out in the middle of the Oregon desert the Bureau of Land Management has set aside an amazing area where"

"Free camping with sunshade and a fire ring. Pit toilets that are stocked and clean. Night sky as dark as the mummies tomb and quiet."

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Lee D.
Legend
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.
Fred S.
Legend
Oct. 10, 2024
The Narrows RV Park
Van Camper Likes this RV Park
Normally don't stay in RV parks while traveling in our camper van, but we needed to do laundry, take showers, replenish our water supply, and recharge our power storage units after days of dispersed & primitive camping. We really liked this RV park. Tina, who checked us in, was fantastic - very friendly and welcoming. She even gave our dog treats! She put us in site #39 which was not next to big rigs. We used the water & electric at the site. Reasonably priced. The park was very clean. The laundry room and restroom/shower rooms were also clean. The meals at the cafe were good, along with good service. We weren't enthusiastic about staying at an RV park, but we were glad we did. Fit our needs for an overnight stay.
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Steve R.
Traveler
Aug. 6, 2025
Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
Great starting location for the Steens Mtn Loop!
Nice, well maintained location with the normal amenities you'd expect from a fairly remote RV resort location. There are a few hoops to jump through in confirming your reservation, but nothing crazy. Not far from Frenchglen on a washboard gravel road, but the ability to jump right onto the Loop and head around the area was ideal! I'd definitely stay again if in the area!
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holly
Traveler
Jul. 14, 2022
The Narrows RV Park
Good stop over
Generator quit working so we couldn’t boondock. Way too hot outside. Checked in on a day they were closed so the only signs of life we saw were the people who live here full time. Most sites are 30 amp. The ones with 50 amp were not marked at all and there was no information in the welcome email indicating what site we needed to look for so after driving five hours with four children and a dog, we had to go site by site to look for the proper hook ups in 100° weather. Was not very thrilled about that. Good stop over spot in a pinch. Served us well for what we needed it for
Fred S.
Legend
Oct. 4, 2024
South Steens Campground
Worth the washboarded drive
Syayed here on Oct 2. Paid $8 with senior pass. Nice campground. Level sites. Can accommodate all sorts of rigs, except big bus campers & long travel trailers. Trash service. Water. Clean vault toilets with tp. 2G T-Mobile service. Most sites are open with partial shade. No privacy between most sites. A few sites may accommodate hammock campers. Tent camping possible. Steens Mountain Loop Rd closed at the campground entrance.
Tanya B.
Legend
Oct. 27, 2021
South Steens Campground
Basic but tidy
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.
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Greg S.
Scout
Jul. 20, 2018
Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
Accommodations for all travelers
This private campground is more in line with an Oregon State Park than most private campgrounds. Pull through spots for RV/trailers, green grass for tents, and cabins. Mosquitoes were heavy during the beginning of July.
Jim B.
Guide
Oct. 25, 2020
Crane Hot Springs
A quiet, peaceful spot
We’ve driven through the vast remoteness of SE Oregon dozens of times, but always on the way somewhere else. We stayed for two nights and finally understand the compelling beauty of wide open spaces. This private campground is well maintained and managed by a staff of welcoming, family friendly folks. The dry sites, while flat, are very spacious and well separated from the RV sites. The lounge offers free coffee and pastries, which was a delightful surprise. Great bird watching, dark skies, and a huge hot spring and showers make this a go to destination.
Debrayh G.
Scout
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.