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Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway
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
Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time
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
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