Harney County, Oregon, lures RV travelers with its stark high desert beauty, Steens Mountain's wild escarpment, and Malheur National Wildlife Refuge's bird migrations. Four RV parks anchor your adventure here: Yellowjacket Campground, Delintment Lake, Doe Springs, and Pendleton Springs Camp. Park your rig and chase elk bugles, hot springs soaks, and 360-degree starry skies.
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge draws 300 bird species to its marshes each spring. Steens Mountain's 50-mile fault-block escarpment drops 5,000 feet to the Alvord Desert. Crystal Crane Hot Springs steams amid geothermal pools just east of Burns. Frenchglen Mercantile serves as a historic outpost for travelers tracing pioneer trails.
Yellowjacket Campground fits families chasing forest hikes in Malheur National Forest. Delintment Lake welcomes groups with pet-friendly sites, sewer hookups, and water hookups at a flat $10 nightly rate. Doe Springs attracts solitude seekers to its primitive desert edge. Pendleton Springs Camp suits hot springs enthusiasts pitching near natural pools.
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Harney County shines for its high desert expanses and Steens Mountain. Birdwatchers flock to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, where millions migrate yearly. Hikers tackle the Steens Mountain Loop, a 50-mile gravel road with wildflower meadows and Kiger Gorge overlooks. Hot springs like Crystal Crane add geothermal thrills near Burns.
Yellowjacket Campground, Delintment Lake, Doe Springs, and Pendleton Springs Camp serve Harney area campers. Delintment Lake sits in Malheur National Forest with group sites, pets allowed, and sewer plus water hookups. Others cluster near remote springs and forest trails, all under 50 miles from Burns.
Yes, Delintment Lake in Malheur National Forest allows pets on its sites. This $10-per-night spot includes group areas, sewer hookups, and water hookups for leashed companions. Check individual rules at Yellowjacket Campground or springs camps, as policies vary by forest service guidelines.