Oregon Badlands Wilderness
Area High-desert wilderness with volcanic formations and canyons
Semi‑arid wilderness east of Bend, Oregon, with lava flows, sagebrush and trail networks; visitors hike, mountain‑bike, view spring wildflowers and night skies.
How to Get to Oregon Badlands Wilderness #
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness is reached from the Bend/Redmond area via Highway 20 and local county roads; several trailheads and parking areas on BLM roads give access to the wilderness. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for many access tracks.
Tips for Visiting Oregon Badlands Wilderness #
- Start hikes early to avoid afternoon winds and to maximize wildlife viewing-pronghorn and sagebrush birds are active at dawn.
- Carry a detailed BLM map-cell service is spotty and tracks can look similar on the ground.
- Respect temporary livestock restrictions; parts of the wilderness are also grazing allotments and may have cattle present.
Best Time to Visit Oregon Badlands Wilderness #
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit for mild temperatures and open access.
Weather & Climate near Oregon Badlands Wilderness #
Oregon Badlands Wilderness's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -7°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 29°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 3°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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October
October is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.
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