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MANN LAKE RECREATION SITE
ALVORD DESERT
STEENS MOUNTAIN
LATITUDE: N 42°46.653
LONGITUDE: W 118°26.331
(GPS from Mann Lake Information Area)
Dispersed and Primitive Camping

Mann Lake
Mann Lake

Mann Lake glistens like a jewel on the edge
of the Alvord Desert. It's water reflects the steep
east rim of Steens Mountain which rises nearly
5,000 feet above the valley floor. Mountain,
desert and basin come together here, creating
a haven for a great diversity of life.

East Steens Road
East Steens Road
Mann Lake Recreation Area

Alvord Desert
Alvord Desert

Mann Lake
Mann Lake

Mann Lake
Mann Lake

BLM Public Lands...

Campsite near Information Area
Campsite near Information Area
LATITUDE: N 42°46.681
LONGITUDE: W 118°26.464

Mann Lake Campsite
Mann Lake Campsite

Campsite on west shore of Mann Lake
Campsite on west shore of Mann Lake
LATITUDE: N 42°46.525
LONGITUDE: W 118°27.034

Campsite on west shore of Mann Lake
Campsite on west shore of Mann Lake
LATITUDE: N 42°46.490
LONGITUDE: W 118°27.070

Vaulted Toilet and Information Area
Vaulted Toilet and Information Area
LATITUDE: N 42°46.653
LONGITUDE: W 118°26.331

Vaulted Toilet at Mann Lake
Vaulted Toilet on west shore of Mann Lake
LATITUDE: N 42°46.501
LONGITUDE: W 118°27.124

Dispersed Campsites
Vaulted Toilets
Primitive Firerings
No Garbage Service

Mann Lake Map
Mann Lake Map

Mann Lake Sign
Mann Lake Sign
Viewed from East Steens Road

Camping Courtesy
Camping Courtesy

CAMPING COURTESY
Please leave it as you would like to find it...
neat, clean, and attractive.

1.

Build fires only in fireplaces or grills.
Fires in other places are not allowed.

2.

Be sure your fire is completely out before
you leave. Break your matches and
extinguish cigarettes and cigars.

3.

Keep your camp clean; leave it clean. Use
garbage cans and burn all flammable trash
in your campfire.

4.

Toilet facilities are provided for your
convenience. Please help to keep them
clean.

5.

Do not throw trash in springs, streams, or
lakes or pollute them in any manner.

6.

Keep horses outside the recreation site or
campground area. Cats and dogs must be
leashed.

7.

Do not discharge firearms or fireworks
within the recreation site or campground
area.

8.

Damaging trees, buildings, or other
facilities is a violation of law.

9.

Camping limited to 14 days.

10.

Please observe posted speed limits.

MANN LAKE RECREATION SITE
  • DRIVING OFF-ROAD PROHIBITED
    Motorized vehicle use restricted to maintained
    gravel roads and shoreline access locations
    (Boat Launch areas)
  • Vehicle camping use restricted to the
    two maintained shoreline access points
  • Walk-in camping permitted along the north,
    east, and west sides of Mann Lake

DO NOT DRIVE OR CAMP BELOW
THE HIGH WATER MARK OF THE LAKE.

Need a Permit
Need a Permit?

Resources
Mann Lake Resource Protection Project

Salt Desert Scrub....
Average Annual Precipitation of less than 9 inches

Wildlife Viewing Area
Wildlife Viewing Area at Mann Lake
LATITUDE: N 42°46.754
LONGITUDE: W 118°27.056

Mann Lake is home to Lahontan Cutthroat
Trout that thrives in this murky, low oxygen
water. These adaptable fish are stocked in
Mann Lake and Wildhorse Lake. Special
fishing regulations are in effect to manage
their numbers.

Mann Lake
Mann Lake

BIRDS:
Western Grebes
Mallard Ducks
Canadian Geese
Pintail Ducks
American Avocet
Dowwitcher
White Pelicans
Tundra Swans
Chukar Partridge

Pronghorn
Mule Deer
Jack Rabbits
Coyotes
Western Rattlesnakes

RATTLESNAKE FACTS

Road view of Steens Mountain
East Steens Road

Road view of Steens Mountain
East Steens Road

Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain

Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain

Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain

Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain

Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain

STEENS MAP INFORMATION:
Named after Major Enoch Steen who was sent
by the US Army to protect early settlers in the
area from Indian attacks in 1980. His party named
many prominent topographic features, including
Steens Mountains where they were reported to be
pursuing a band of Indians. Most of the military posts
were abandoned in 1869.
Designated as the Steens
Mountain Recreation Lands since 1972 and adminis-
tered by BLM, primarily for it's recreational values.

Steen Mountains
View of Steen Mountains
East Steens Road east from Mann Lake
March 26, 2009

East Steens Road
East Steens Road
Looking east towards Mann Lake

East Steens Road
East Steens Road
Looking east towards Mann Lake

East Steens Road
East Steens Road
Looking east towards Mann Lake

Lake going North
??? Lake north from Mann Lake

Alvord Lake Playa
Alvord Lake Playa viewed from East Steens Road
19 miles east from Fields, OR
Alvord Desert

Hot Springs
Hot Springs on East Steens Road

Hot Springs near Alvord Lake
Hot Springs near Alvord Lake
LATITUDE: N 42°32.603
LONGITUDE: W 118°32.067

There are dispersed camping sites near the
hot springs. We have seen RVs and trailers
camped here.

Lake going South
Alvord Lake south from Mann Lake

Windsurfers at Alvord Lake
Windsurfers on Alvord Lake

There are several dispersed camping areas
in the vicinity. You should have a map and
know your vehicle limitations before heading
out into more primitive areas. (Our map shows
several lakes and reservoirs that look like
prospective camping areas)

Protect Desert Vegetation
Bring Cooking Fuel With You.
Don't Cut Any Trees

Looking east over Alvord Desert
Near Little Blitzen looking east over Alvord Desert

DIRECTIONS:
From Burns, Oregon
Take Hwy.78 south 65 miles
Turn on East Steens Road
Mann Lake is 24 1/2 miles

From Fields, OR
Harney County Road 202
2 miles north from Fields, OR
Turn right on East Steens Road
Alvord Hot Springs 21 miles
Mann Lake 38 1/2 miles

Road at Mann Lake
Road around Mann Lake
From the Wildlife Viewing Area

ROAD CONDITIONS:
East Steens Road is mostly gravel surfaced.
Limited washboards sometimes maintained
The road around Mann Lake is more primitive...
Limited access in bad weather with mud conditions
We have seen RVs and Camp Trailers, but use your
own discretion.

NOTE:
It is recommended to fill your vehicle with fuel.
It can be a long drive between gas stations and
if you plan any side trips is more critical.

EAST STEENS ROAD MILEAGE CHART
Distances from Junction of Hwy.78
Mann Lake 24 1/2 miles
Alvord Hot Springs 42 miles
Andrews 52 miles
Harney Co. Road#202 63 miles
Fields 65 miles
Denio 88 miles
Crane 38 miles (Hwy.78 North)
Burns 65 miles (Hwy.78 North)
Burns Jct. 27 miles (Hwy.78 South)
McDermitt 82 miles (Hwy.78 South)

Alvord Desert
Alvord Lake Playa viewed from East Steens Road
19 miles east from Fields, OR
Alvord Desert

PHOTO HERE
Moving Stones on Alvord Lake Bed
Trails left from stones that have mysteriously
moved across the lake bed. Very similar to the
racetrack in Death Valley which are also unexplained.

Showers at Narrows
Good Sam Park / The Narrows Store
Hwy.205 and Sod House Road
50¢ for 2 minutes
Very clean... also a laundry.
(Burns 26 miles / Frenchglen 35 miles)

PHOTO HERE
Crystal Crane Hot Springs
LATITUDE: N 43°26.460
LONGITUDE: W 118°38.411

Showers at Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Hwy.78 between Mileposts 25 - 26
www.cranehotsprings.com
Showers $2.00

Showers at Steens Mountain Resort


Gravel Pit on East Steens Road
Apx. 5 miles west from Hwy.78

Harney County Road 203
Views of Steens Mountains
Harney County Road 203
(Jct. of Hwy.78 / MP 87)
McDermitt 34 Miles
Burns Jct. 21 Miles

Harney County Road 205
Harney County Road 205
Views of Steens Mountains
LATITUDE: N 42°13.076
LONGITUDE: 118°20.434

Harney County Road 205
Harney County Road 205
LATITUDE: N 42°13.076
LONGITUDE: 118°20.434
Same GPS Coordinates as above image...

STEENS MOUNTAIN
Steens Mountains tower above the
Alvord Desert.

Old House on Highway 205
Hwy.205 near Mud Lake / Malheur Reservoir

Highway 205 near milepost 39
Hwy.205 near milepost 39

Malheur Reservoir or Mud Lake
Mud Lake from Hwy.205

Diamond Craters
Diamond Craters

Diamond Craters Loop and National
Back Country Byway. Outstanding
Natural Area of 17,000 acres. Diverse
volcanic features...

Round Barn
Peter French Round Barn

Peter French Round Barn, circa 1880s was built
to train ranch horses during winter months.
Visitor center and museum opened in 2004

Also see: BLACK ROCK DESERT
Also see:
BUCK SPRINGS
Also see:
ONION VALLEY
Also see:
LAKE OWYHEE
Also see:
NORTH FORK
Also see:
PINE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY
Also see:
PRINEVILLE / NORTH SHORE
Also see:
PRINEVILLE / SALT CREEK
Also see:
STEENS MOUNTAIN
Also see:
SUCCOR CREEK
Also see:
WINDY GAP

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free campgrounds in Oregon
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Views
East Fort Rock Trail System

EAST FORT ROCK OHV TRAIL SYSTEM:
Hwy.20 towards Bend, OR
Camping is permitted at all the trailheads
and staging areas, as well as any existing
dispersed camps.
CAMP II TRAILHEAD
ROAD 25 STAGING AREA
CHINA HAT CAMPGROUND
ROAD 2510 STAGING AREA
SOUTH LAVA TRAILHEAD
SAND SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

Burns Gravel Pond
Burns Gravel Pond
LATITUDE: N 43°35.124
LONGITUDE: 119°00.560
Vaulted Toilets, Benches, Picnic and Fishing Area
Hwy.78 two miles south from Burns, OR

Funny Clouds
Funny Clouds (Alvord Desert)

Funny Clouds
Funny Clouds (Alvord Desert)

Funny Cloud
Funny cloud didn't move for hours then
it suddenly disappeared.

Pine Mountain Observatory
Pine Mountain Observatory

Black Rock Desert Wild Horses
Wild Horses at Black Rock Desert

Robbers Roost
Robbers Roost
Crowley Road south from Hepner

Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca
Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca, NV

Camped here 2004
Camped here Oct. 20, 2006
Camped here March 26, 2009
Very limited people when we have stayed here.
There was heavy snow on the Steens Mountain.
The temperatures were more moderate at the
lower elevations on the valley floor. It was
freezing at night, but quickly warmed up
with the sun.

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