Lower Burnt Ranch
BLM
Write a Review Bridge Creek Road Mitchell, OR 97750 541-416-6700 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.7426, -120.3615
Overview of Lower Burnt Ranch
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Jay on 8/1/2022
Longest RV Reported: 32 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by BruceM on 4/24/2017
Elevation 1,476 ft / 449 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lower Burnt Ranch 4 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/31/2022
“Tire eating road, Rattlesnakes, not fit for large RV”
Reviewed 8/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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The dog was almost bitten by the largest Northern Pacific Rattlesnake I've ever seen., Lost a tire coming down the final steep decline into the camping area, entry step to our travel trailer was damaged as well. I suppose if you had a beater RV, you didn't mind dinging up, or flat proof kevlar armored tires this would be OK. The probl... more
The dog was almost bitten by the largest Northern Pacific Rattlesnake I've ever seen., Lost a tire coming down the final steep decline into the camping area, entry step to our travel trailer was damaged as well. I suppose if you had a beater RV, you didn't mind dinging up, or flat proof kevlar armored tires this would be OK. The problem is this site is just not worth it in my opinion. With the numerous rattlesnakes, don't think I would even tent. The final road down to the camping area is one lane with no way to turn around, if an RV was to be coming up the same time you're going down someone going to be backing out a long way
Other than that it is a fine site, have a snake bit kit and a rapid exit plan, enjoy. This review is my opinion based on towing down a heavy 30-foot travel trailer, a Van Camper would be ideal for this location. Just be aware of the issues I've raised have your dog trained in rattlesnake avoidance as well as yourself. Rattlesnakes don't seek to harm but have a dangerous defense mechanism, large rattlesnake was encountered, close to the river in the tall brush, If my wife or dog had the bad luck to take that path to the river... bad news. The second was a much smaller one at 11 pm
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“Quite and nice site. Easy access but slowly.”
Reviewed 5/31/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very nice BLM site close to Painted Hills Unit. Easy access but go slow when you turn off the road.
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Robert would stay here again
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“Amazing views! ”
Reviewed 7/7/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | No #s |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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We tent camped one weekend while visiting the painted hills. Loved it! Only 4 other campers around last weekend in June. Very secluded. We waded in the river, hiked around the painted hills and enjoyed very starry nights. There is NOTHING to do in the area though - closest town seems to be Prineville. Primitive camping. No cell service.
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“Beautiful site - entrance road a little rough but doable - go slowly!”
Reviewed 4/24/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 32' (Travel Trailer) |
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Lower Burnt Ranch (BLM) is one mile further along the road from “Burnt Ranch (BLM)”. The road in is down hill and dirt. The camping area is relatively flat and close to the John Day river (see pictures). Any size RV could fit in this dispersed camping area – if you can brave the road in. A few hundred feet beyond the camping area i... more
Lower Burnt Ranch (BLM) is one mile further along the road from “Burnt Ranch (BLM)”. The road in is down hill and dirt. The camping area is relatively flat and close to the John Day river (see pictures). Any size RV could fit in this dispersed camping area – if you can brave the road in. A few hundred feet beyond the camping area is the boat launch. The river was quite high from spring run off and launching even a small boat would be a challenge. Boat launching requires a permit (fee). There is a vault toilet about ½ way between the camping area and the boat launch. Free for up to 14 day stay. No cell reception.
BruceM would stay here again
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