Located at the far southwestern corner of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Threemile Creek Trail is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 1,516 feet. The Steens area encompasses an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier carved gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild rivers,
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 541-573-4400 · BLM_OR_BU_Mail@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Threemile Creek Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Threemile Creek Trail?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Threemile Creek Trail.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
mypubliclands / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Steens Mountain Wilderness
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Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River
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