About Green Mountain Campground
Featuring panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a remote camping experience perfect for photography, solitude and stargazing. Whether using it as a basecamp for exploring nearby attractions like Crack-in-the-Ground and the Four Craters Lava Field, or simply seeking an out-of-the-way site with stunning sunrises and sunsets, visitors willing to brave its rough access road will not be disappointed.Know Before You GoOpen season: Green Mountain Campground is open YEAR-ROUND.Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times.Six primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve.Vault restroom.No drinking water available.Pack out your trash.The nearest services are in the nearby town of Christmas Valley, Oregon.BLM’s Crack-in-the-Ground Trailhead located nearby.Point of InterestThere is an active fire lookout atop nearby Green Mountain that is staffed from June through October.
How to Get There
From Christmas Valley, Oregon, head east on the Christmas Valley Highway for approximately 2 miles. Turn north (left) onto Crack-in-the-Ground Road and continue for about 5 miles, then turn left onto Lava Craters Road, following signs to Crack-in-the-Ground. Follow the road past this site for about 4 miles, and continuing for another 3 miles as it turns west and north and becomes the Green Mountain Road (BLM Road 6109-00).
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Green Mountain Campground
Heading to Green Mountain Campground? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Green Mountain Campground?
No central reservation system listed for Green Mountain Campground. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/262731) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Green Mountain Campground?
From Christmas Valley, Oregon, head east on the Christmas Valley Highway for approximately 2 miles. Turn north (left) onto Crack-in-the-Ground Road and continue for about 5 miles, then turn left onto Lava Craters Road, following signs to Crack-in-the-Ground. Follow the road past this site for about 4 miles, and continuing for another 3 miles as it turns west and north and becomes the Green Mountai…
How do I contact Green Mountain Campground?
You can reach the park at phone: 541-947-6100 or email: BLM_OR_LV_Mailbox@blm.gov.
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