Shade is provided by juniper and cottonwood trees. Located 63 miles south of Burns. From Burns, take State Highway 205 south to Frenchglen, then travel 4 miles east. Birding, hiking, fishing, sightseeing. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Diamond Craters.
River is difficult to cross in early spring.
This area has some of the best fall color viewing on the mountain. Located 82 miles south of Burns. From Burns, take State Highway 205 south to Frenchglen, travel 22 miles east on Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway. Vault toilet, garbage cans, sites with picnic tables and grills, drinking water. Kiger Gorge Overlook, Fish Lake, East Rim.