A few miles of washboard gravel separate Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort from Frenchglen, and that road is worth knowing about before arrival. Reviewers consistently flag the corrugated surface as rough enough to rattle cabinet hardware loose at speed, though taking it slowly keeps things manageable. The campground sits in open terrain with gravel throughout the RV sites and some grass in the tent areas, giving it a utilitarian layout that prioritizes function over shade.
Full hookups are available at every RV site, with electric, water, and sewer connections plus pull-through access throughout. The bathrooms draw repeated praise for cleanliness, and the resort also has a small store on-site. Some sites run slightly uneven or rocky, so leveling blocks are worth having on hand. Mosquitoes show up in numbers during early summer, particularly in July, so plan accordingly if visiting then.
The location makes it a practical base for exploring the region. Page Springs Campground sits close by for those who want a contrast in camping styles, and the Steens Mountain Loop Road is accessible directly from the resort for a long drive through high-elevation geology. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge draws birders to the area's marshlands. Burns is roughly 80 miles away, so resupply runs require planning. "Best option with a Travel trailer," notes Cliff, and the full-service setup backs that up for RV travelers who want a reliable overnight stop in a genuinely remote corner of Oregon.
Description
Open year around, this campground has full service RV sites and tent sites. Also has fishing and groups sites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSteens Mountain Wilderness Resort is located in Oregon near Frenchglen
Directions
35678 Resort Lane, Frenchglen, OR 97736
Address
35678 Resort Ln
Frenchglen, OR 97736
Coordinates
42.80818052 N
118.87381075 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 38 min from Boise, ID
- 5 hrs 10 min from Medford, OR
- 5 hrs 22 min from Twin Falls, ID









