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An unnamed viewpoint along Steens Mountain Loop Road with a great view of Big Indian Gorge. Name: Viewpoint 42.66966, -118.69391 Coordinates: 42.66966, -118.69391 Elevation: 7135' Access: Drive up Note: This is an unnamed viewpoint along Steens Mountain Loop Road Location: Along Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 23, 2026 This unnamed viewpoint is right along the Steens Mountain Loop Rd

A lake along the north side of Steens Mountain Loop Road on Steens Mountain. Lake Name: Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 42.73715, -118.64720 Lake Elevation: 7368' Access: Drive up Permits/Fees: Campground has a nightly fee Location: Near Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 23, 2026 Fish lake is another lake I’ve been to multiple times over the years and never written on before. There is a ca

A lake along the north side of Steens Mt Loop Road on Steens Mountain. Lake Name: Lily Lake Lake Coordinates: 42.74601, -118.66471 Lake Elevation: 7272' Access: Drive up Permits/Fees: None Note: Lily Lake is located right next to Lily Lake Primitive Camping Area which has spots for dispersed camping. It's more rugged than the two campgrounds nearby. Location: Near Steens Mountain Loop Rd in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Acc

A fishable reservoir in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Lake Name: Krumbo Reservoir Lake Coordinates: 42.95518, -118.80637 Lake Elevation: 4209' Access: Drive up Permits/Fees: None Note: Popular fishing location, one of the few places in Malheur NWR to fish. Location: Along Krumbo Reservoir Road in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Date Accessed: May 22, 2026 We arrived at the reservoir mid-afternoon. We drove to

An overlook of the Blitzen Valley and Buena Vista Ponds in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Overlook Name: Buena Vista Overlook Coordinates: 43.06368, -118.86699 Elevation: 4242' Access: Trail Note: There is the option of driving close to the overlook or hiking from the bottom of the hill up to the overlook. Location: In Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Date Accessed: May 22, 2026 After having spent the morning b