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Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern

The rocky outcrops that define the Black Hills Area of Environmental Concern (ACEC) are all that remains of an eroded dome of volcanic tuff, formed 4-7 million years ago near today's Christmas Valley, Oregon. Covered with hardy, low-growing plants, this high desert ecosystem hosts 3 BLM Special Status Species of plants: Cusick’s buckwheat, Warner Mountain bedstraw, and snowline cymopterus. The site offers great hiking, wildflower hunting, photography, and wildlife viewing. Watch for bobcats,…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 43.16894, -120.677103

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Christmas Valley Back Country Byway
  • Crack-In-The-Ground
  • Duncan Reservoir Campground
  • Green Mountain Campground
  • Lost Forest/Dunes/Fossil ACEC
  • HAGER MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern reservable?

Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern?

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How do I book a campsite at Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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