Heppner Ranger District
The Heppner Ranger District is located in Heppner, Oregon. The
District embraces 212,213 acres of the beautiful Blue Mountains,
which includes portions of Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, and Wheeler
Counties. There are approximately 500 miles of open roads to travel
on, 27 miles of trails to hike, and 248 miles of streams that flow
into 3 major rivers within Eastern Oregon.
Hunting, camping, and ATV/OHV riding are just some of the main
attractions. The District also has Ditch Creek Guard Station and
Tamarack Lookout Cabin available for rent. Bald Mountain Loop and
Copple Butte Trail System are great for hiking or horseback riding,
and they offer great views of the surrounding area.
Main Attractions
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Bull
Prairie Lake Campground
If you’re looking for a great recreational experience and
want some relaxation by a lake, Bull Prairie is the place to go.
Penland
Lake Campground
Enjoy some peace and quiet at Pendland Lake while trout fishing
from your boat or the bank.
Hiking
There are a variety of trails available, of which several are suited
for horseback riding and mountain biking, in addition to hiking.
Hunting
The District supports large deer and elk herds and many other game
and non-game species. Among the more unique species to inhabit the
District are the cougar, great gray owl, and turkey vulture.
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Blue
Mountain Scenic Byway
The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway offers a variety of scenery along
with historical sites and numerous recreational opportunities.
Tamarack
Lookout Cabin Rental
The view is spectacular!
Ditch
Creek Cabin Rental
It doesn’t get much quainter than this! Penland Lake and
our most popular hiking and horseback riding trails are nearby.
ATV/OHV
Opportunities
The Heppner Ranger District is soliciting public input to help
identify designated routes for off highway vehicles (OHV) on public
lands on the west side of the district. |