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Pete French Round Barn

Diamond, OR

History

A round stone-and-juniper barn from the 1880s, built to break horses through the winter. It stands alone on a gravel road east of OR-205.

Nearest town
Diamond, OR
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.0470, -118.6770

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Steens Mountain ResortMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Pete French Round Barn
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
  • Page Springs CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Pete French Round Barn
  • The Narrows RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Pete French Round Barn
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
  • Lily Lake Primitive Camping AreaCampsite
    21 mi from Pete French Round Barn
    Free
  • Mann Lake CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Pete French Round Barn
    TentsCaravansFree
  • Jackman Park CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Pete French Round Barn · 6 pitches

All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pete French Round Barn?

Pete French Round Barn is in Diamond, OR, at GPS 43.0470, -118.6770. It is about 19 mi from Frenchglen.

Can you camp near Pete French Round Barn?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Steens Mountain Resort, about 19 mi away; within 25 mi there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pete French Round Barn?

Pete French Round Barn is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert.

What is there to see near Pete French Round Barn?

Places worth a stop nearby: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (17 mi), Kiger Gorge Overlook (23 mi), Alvord Desert (37 mi) and Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site (96 mi).

When is the best time to visit Pete French Round Barn?

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)