Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Succor Creek State Natural Area adventure.
An isolated rocky canyon eclipses geologic treasures beneath burnt brown sugar earth.
Come here to relish the nearby Owyhee Reservoir's alligator green lake and chromatically vibrant volcanic designs. The 15-mile dirt road through Jordan Valley and Leslie Gulch is a sign. It means you're far away from civilization.
You can't even get cellphone reception in this park. The steep, brown walls of the gorge rise up on either side of you. Imagine millions of years ago when this creek was a huge inland river carving this landscape.
Look for thundereggs, which are Oregon's state rock. These are spherical geodes that have crystalline minerals inside. Crack them open carefully. As you hunt for thundereggs, look out for raptors (the bird kind), bighorn sheep, and mule deer.
Your rustic campsite serves as a great launching point for longer hikes. Check out the Honeycombs area or Painted Canyon.
Succor Creek State Natural Area is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. Summer can be extremely hot, and winter may bring challenging road conditions.