Page Springs Campground

This BLM campground is at the south end of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. We saw lots of birds in the campground and even heard an owl during the night. Expect to see birders walking through the campground with binoculars and cameras.

There are 32 campsites, all first come first serve with plenty of space between sites. Some sites are big enough for any size rig and others will only accommodate a tent. There are no hookups at the campsites but water faucets and gray water dumps are located throughout the campground. There are also pit toilets in good condition. Sites range from full shade to full sun. Many, including our site 32, are a combination of shade and sun. We were able to keep cool in the shade and had plenty of sun for the solar panels. The normal rate is $8.00 per night or $4.00 with a senior pass.

Mosquito season is late May through the middle of August. We had no mosquitoes during the second week of September.

The gravel road off of highway 205 to the campsite is a bit bumpy in places, but not bad if you watch your speed. It's three miles of gravel road from the paved highway 205 to the campground.

We had an excellent Verizon signal in the campground.

Be sure to visit Steens Mountain. The view of Kiger Gorge is really impressive! We did the entire Steens Mountain loop gravel road. The road from the campground going up the mountain is a very gradual climb. The road going down on the second half of the loop has been improved but the road is a little more bumpy with some interesting and sometimes scary canyon views. The second half of the loop is a bit longer to get back to highway 205. If we were doing the trip again we would drive to the summit from the campground and then backtrack on the same road to the campground. The second half of the loop gets a bit long on the bumpy gravel road.

Although a gravel washboard 3 miles to get to it off Hwy 205, road is level and well maintained. Drive is worth it, to a loop campsite, most with a creek running alongside, quiet and beautiful, some with shade, some sunny. No hook ups but plenty of threaded fresh water spigots on site. Vault toilets, but we were guessing they were brand new, and even more pleasant than most flush toilets!
Looks like a couple well marked hiking trails right from campsite, which we would’ve loved to have tried if we weren’t enroute camping.

I stop off here once a year just after Labor Day. It is popular now, thanks to the errant publicity, but rightly so: it is a wonderful campground and attracts like-minded folk; birdwatchers, fisherman, etc.

You will see wildlife whether you intend to or not. They live here.

As it is administered by BLM, it’s only $8.00 a night, and only $4.00 with the Geezer Pass.

Stayed here mid Sept 2015. Started at Steens Mt Wilderness Resort which didn't have much to recommend it. Saw Page Springs CG on Tues as I drove up the mtn and moved to it. Lovely place, open area with large, colorful trees and no bugs (September). Deer roaming around.

Also stayed there on Fri night - got in late - pretty much filled up. Not as nice, but OK (3 stars).

I came here late afternoon on a Friday to get one of the last open sites. The whole campground filled up shortly after my arrival. Being full, there was plenty of noise from neighbors, but overall, the campground was still more quiet than loud--a more than pleasant surprise.

I really enjoyed this campground. It was clean, the sites were great, and there's really not a whole lot to complain about. Being in Southeast Oregon, there's basically nothing of civilization nearby. I would certainly fill up in gas before arrival, especially if you want to make the trek up Steens Mountain--something I definitely suggest.

I was almost surprised to see Verizon LTE with 3 stars, and working pretty well, too, from what limited amount I did use it. I didn't do any streaming or anything, but it seemed good nonetheless.

For $8/night, this is a pretty cheap campground, and all of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and Steens Mountain are wonderful ways to spend your days while staying here. I may have only stayed one night, but in the future, I would certainly consider staying longer. Although the campground was full of people on a Friday night--something I don't usually enjoy--it was just a wonderful stay.