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The Narrows, Gateway to the Steens

Hosted by Scott · Princeton, Oregon
16 sites · Tent, Lodging · 20 acres
94%
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99 reviews
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Located 26 miles south of Burns on Highway 205, The Narrows RV Park is the perfect base camp for your exploration of Harney County and Southeast Oregon. The Narrows is just steps away from Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and provides easy access to other high desert attractions such as the Steens Mountain Recreation Area, The Alvord Desert, The Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge and The Diamond Craters Loop. Our quality amenities go a long way towards making guests feel comfortable, like they’ve found a home-away-from-home. Here are some of our amenities that we offer year-round: - Five complete bathrooms with showers - Site patios, fire pits and BBQ stands - Gasoline, diesel & propane - Laundry - On-Site Convenience Store - Handicapped-accessible facilities - 30- and 50-amp electricity - Free Wi-Fi connections - RV dump

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The Narrows Tent Camping

93%
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Tent site · Sleeps 6
This is a very quiet, beautiful area nestled between the Steens Mountain and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for amazing hiking and wildlife spotting (especially birds rarely seen). We have up to 15 Tent Camping sites where you can comfortably pitch your tent on our spacious grassy area and the RV Restrooms and clean drinking water are near by. We also have regular RV sites available for your Van, Camper, Trailer, Motorhome are also available that come equipped with water, sewer, electricity for an additional fee. On the property we offer The Jackalope Bar and Grill, Fully Stocked Mini-Mart, ATM, 3 Complete Bathrooms with hot showers, Self Service Laundry Machines, Gas & Diesel, Propane, Ice, Site Patios and Fire Pits! We have everything that you’ll need right here at The Narrows so that you can focus on exploring the rich wildlife, or just rest, relax and recharge. ABOUT: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge - The incredible Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is part of the Pacific Flyway and offers 320 bird species, 58 mammal species and 10 species of native fish! It truly is a mecca for birdwatchers from all over the world. We are conveniently located within a 5 minute drive from the visitor center, which you should certainly explore. The Refuge is open daily with the sun, opening at sunrise and closing at sunset. ABOUT: Steens Mountain One of the great geologic features of Oregon’s Great Basin Desert, Steens is one of the most scenic regions in the West, with peaks rising as high as 9,700 feet. Expect to see herds of wild mustang roaming free and beautiful wild flowers blowing in the wind overlooking incredible vistas. Steens Mountain is just waiting for you to experience its majestic beauty.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

Lodging

1 site
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The Narrows Cabin

100%
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Cabin · Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 3 toilets
This is a very quiet, beautiful area nestled between the Steens Mountain and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for amazing hiking and wildlife spotting (especially birds rarely seen). The cabin is located in a quiet, spacious corner of the park surrounded by luscious green grass and beautifully shaded by a majestically full willow tree. Inside this two room cabin you will find two Queen size beds and pull out sofa accommodating up to 6 person.(s) The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, mini refrigerator, stove burners, Toaster, Coffee Machine, dishes and utensils to help prepare and serve meals. All of which to help make this your home away from home. We also offer on the property 5 Complete Bathrooms with hot showers (Showers are coin operated, $2.00 for the 1st 2 min. and $.50 for each minute thereafter), Self Service Laundry Machines, Gas & Diesel, Propane, Ice., and Fire Pits And just a few steps away we also have The Narrows Mercantile and The Jackalope Bar and Grill. *We are pet friendly and welcome your furry friends, but a $25.00 non-refundable pet cleaning fee will be collected at the time of check in.* We have everything that you’ll need right here at The Narrows so that you can focus on exploring the rich wildlife, or just rest, relax and recharge. ABOUT: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, The incredible Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is part of the Pacific Flyway and offers 320 bird species, 58 mammal species and 10 species of native fish! It truly is a mecca for birdwatchers from all over the world. We are conveniently located within a 5 minute drive from the visitor center, which you should certainly explore. The Refuge is open daily with the sun, opening at sunrise and closing at sunset. ABOUT: Steens Mountain One of the great geologic features of Oregon’s Great Basin Desert, Steens is one of the most scenic regions in the West, with peaks rising as high as 9,700 feet. Expect to see herds of wild mustang roaming free and beautiful wild flowers blowing in the wind overlooking incredible vistas. Steens Mountain is just waiting for you to experience its majestic beauty.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

Reviews

94%· 121 reviews

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    The Narrows campground offers a peaceful retreat with its beautiful night sky views and close proximity to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge, making it a birdwatcher's paradise. Guests have appreciated the clean and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which add to the comfort of the stay. The hosts are often praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. However, some guests noted minor inconveniences like bugs and discrepancies in camping site allocations for tents.

  • Kelsey B.

    Tent camped at The Narrows Tent Camping with pets, May 2026.

    It was okay

    Lovely, peaceful place to have a fire and watch the night sky. Located within a wildlife refuge... If you love birds the mornings here will melt your heart!

    • Natures entertainment
  • Mallory B.

    Tent camped at The Narrows Tent Camping with pets, Apr 2026.

    Recommends

    This spot was great for driving through and camping. I had access to clean bathrooms and even showers. This being so close to the Melheur Wildlife refuge was a big plus!

    • Stars were incredible
    • Tent was in a green area separate from the RVs
    • Another view of where I placed my tent
  • Mandy J.

    Tent camped at The Narrows Tent Camping with pets, Sept 2025.

    Recommends

    Hosts were very sweet and accommodating and had very clean grounds. Loved seeing the night sky and will return if ever in the area.

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Amenities

  • Fire pitsTemporarily unavailable due to a fire ban
  • Flush toilets
  • Potable waterSpigot, Tap, Bottled water or jugs
  • ShowersHot water
  • Picnic tables
  • Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Trash disposalTrash bin
  • Cooking equipmentAt some sites · Private, Stovetop or hot plate, Fridge, Freezer, Cookware, Cooking utensils, Dishware, Cutlery, Sink or other dishwashing station, Grill over firepit
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessible at some sitesPark at your site. Wheelchair accessible.
  • Pet-friendlyOn leash.
  • Fire ban in effect until Dec 15, 2026Campfires are temporarily unavailable due to a fire ban.
  • Check-in processYou'll meet and greet with your host Scott upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyModerate at some sites; Strict at the others. Full refund 3 days before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 3pm. Check-out at 12pm.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site.

Location

Princeton, Harney, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Scott S.Joined December 2020100% response rateResponds within 4 hours

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