Desert valley with distant mountains

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingBackcountry

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking TrailsPotable Water

Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway

OR · BLM Campground · BLM

Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway is a blm campground Oregon. This backcountry-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails, potable water.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Backcountry

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Explore the rugged beauty of Central Oregon along the Sutton Mountain Backcountry Byway. This free, primitive BLM site offers an authentic high desert experience, featuring scenic hiking trails, historic ranching remnants, and river access. It is an ideal, undeveloped destination for adventurous campers seeking solitude and expansive, vibrant landscapes.

Experience the raw, rugged beauty of Central Oregon along the 41-mile Sutton Mountain Backcountry Byway. This primitive, year-round BLM site offers an authentic backcountry experience for those seeking solitude amidst high desert cliffs and the vibrant clay mounds of the Painted Hills. Hikers can explore scenic trails, while history enthusiasts will appreciate remnants of early ranching days. Relax by the John Day River at Priest Hole or admire the emerald-green lichen lining Girds Creek Canyon. This free, undeveloped destination is perfect for adventurous tent and RV campers looking to immerse themselves in the quiet, expansive landscape of the Oregon high desert. Potable water is available on-site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway?
Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway is a campground in Oregon. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway?
Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway?
On-site amenities include hiking trails, potable water.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 44.5679, -120.1569

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Region
Pacific Northwest
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
44.5679, -120.1569
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