WILD ROGUE
Welcome to Steens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area!
The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (CMPA) is approximately 500,000 acres of
private and public land offering diverse scenic and recreation experiences. The CMPA encompasses deep glaciercarved gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, and a way of life for all who live there. The
52-mile Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway provides access to four campgrounds, numerous trails, the Riddle
Brothers Ranch National Historic District, wild horse roaming areas, and opportunities for fishing and hunting. The
views from Kiger Gorge, East Rim, Big Indian Gorge, Wildhorse, and Little Blitzen Gorge overlooks are not to miss!
Know before you go
There are long distances between services and amenities, such as fuel,
drinking water, restrooms and cell phone reception.
Most roads in the area are ROUGH AND PRIMATIVE—high clearance or 4x4
vehicles along with high quality tires are recommended.
The REMOTE NATURE and vast landscape of the area may leave even the most
experienced traveler confused or lost. Traveling with a current map of the area
is essential.
directions
From Burns, take State Highway 78 southeast for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto
State Highway 205 and travel south for 60 miles to Frenchglen. Just past Frenchglen,
turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road.
Contact info
point of interest
28910 Hwy 20 West
Hines, OR 97738
541-573-4400
BLM_OR_BU_Mail@blm.gov
Obey road closure signs and stay on designated
open routes (shown on current BLM maps)—
driving off road is prohibited. Respect land owners
and get permission to go onto private property.