Wild Horse Viewing

Harney County is home to nine full or partial Wild Horse Herd Management Areas, making it one of the best places in Oregon to experience these iconic animals. While mustangs roam throughout the county’s wide-open rangelands, the South Steens HMA is the most accessible and offers some of the best chances to see wild horses against the dramatic backdrop of Steens Mountain. For an up-close experience, visitors can also stop by Oregon’s Wild Horse Corral Facility in Hines, where horses gathered from the range are cared for and prepared for adoption. Whether you’re exploring backcountry roads, taking in sweeping vistas, or visiting the corral, wild horse viewing in Harney County provides a memorable connection to the untamed spirit of the West.