Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Burns, OR
Vast marshes in the high desert, a stopover for hundreds of thousands of migrating birds. The headquarters has a small museum and a visitor center; spring is the peak.
- Nearest town
- Burns, OR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.2677, -118.8440
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- The Narrows RV ParkMotorhome stopover6 mi from Malheur National Wildlife RefugeMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Hines RV & Mobile Home ParkMotorhome stopover22 mi from Malheur National Wildlife RefugeMotorhomes
All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is in Burns, OR, at GPS 43.2677, -118.8440. It is about 31 mi from Frenchglen.
Can you camp near Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Narrows RV Park, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert and Space, desert and juniper: by camper through Oregon’s High Desert.
What is there to see near Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pete French Round Barn (17 mi), Kiger Gorge Overlook (40 mi), Alvord Desert (54 mi) and Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site (80 mi).
When is the best time to visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)