Desert landscape with red rocks

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area

OR · BLM Campground · BLM

Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area is a blm campground Oregon. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping. Fees from $0 to $0 per night. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Diamond Craters offers a free, primitive camping experience within a vast, 17,000-acre volcanic landscape in Oregon’s high desert. Ideal for self-sufficient adventurers, this site features unique geological formations like lava tubes and cinder cones. Visitors should arrive fully prepared for rugged, off-grid exploration in this stark, majestic environment.

Experience the raw, otherworldly beauty of Oregon’s high desert at Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area. This free, primitive BLM campground offers an unparalleled opportunity for self-sufficient campers to sleep within a 17,000-acre volcanic landscape. Explore a diverse array of geological wonders, including cinder cones, lava tubes, and spatter cones, all accessible via local hiking trails. Perfect for adventurous tent campers and those seeking solitude, this year-round destination is a geologist’s dream. Because this is a primitive site without hookups or developed facilities, visitors should arrive fully prepared for rugged, off-grid exploration in this unique basaltic volcanic environment. Embrace the silence and stark majesty of the Oregon Outback.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area?
Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area is a campground in Oregon. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area?
Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area supports tent camping.
What amenities are at Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area?
On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 43.0776, -118.7501

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Region
Pacific Northwest
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
43.0776, -118.7501
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