About this campground
Highlights high-desert scenery, wildlife, and volcanic formations. Key stops along the 69 mile route include the 25,000-year-old Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area, the historic Pete French Round Barn, and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Getting there
The route can be accessed from three main points: near Princeton (State Highway 78), the junction of State Highway 205 and Diamond Lane, or Frenchglen. A recommended path is to turn east onto Diamond Lane from State Highway 205, navigate through the refuge, turn north on Lava Beds Road for the craters, and continue to the Round Barn area. From there the road turns into Diamond Craters Road and continues North for approximately 13 miles to State Highway 78.
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