Eastern Oregon
Burns, Oregon
City
Harney County seat in Oregon's high desert
Burns is the seat of Harney County, a ranching town in Oregon's vast high desert, surrounded by national forest, wildlife refuges and open range.
History & Local Character
Burns was founded in the 1880s as a ranching supply town and named for the Burns family. It remains a center for cattle ranching and federal land management.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly single-family homes and manufactured homes, with very low prices.
Restaurants & Shopping
The city has a few cafes and restaurants, a brewery and grocery stores serving a wide surrounding area.
Schools & Education
Burns students attend Harney County School District schools, with several campuses in Burns and Hines.
Parks & Recreation
The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Steens Mountain and the Malheur National Forest offer birding, hiking and hunting.
Transportation & Accessibility
US 20 and US 395 meet in Burns, with limited transit. Distances to larger cities are long.
Local Businesses
Ranch supplyCafes and a breweryOutdoor outfittersFuel and repair
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Nearby Attractions
- Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
- Steens Mountain
- Malheur National Forest
- Alvord Desert
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Very affordable housing
- Access to vast public lands
- Strong ranching culture
Considerations
- Extremely remote
- Limited medical and retail services
- Cold winters and hot summers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Burns?
The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Steens Mountain, the Alvord Desert and the Malheur National Forest are the region's main destinations.