Succor Creek State Natural Area
Adrian, Oregon
thundereggspicture jaspercommon opalagate
State-designated locality · Free
Succor Creek State Natural Area
Succor Creek cuts a rhyolite canyon in the Owyhee country where thundereggs and Oregon picture jasper weather out of the walls into the wash. Oregon State Parks explicitly permits souvenir collecting here, which is unusual for a park, though the one-gallon daily cap keeps it honest. There are 18 primitive campsites, one vault toilet, and no water at all. Watch your position on the map: Succor Creek Road crosses in and out of BLM ground, where the limits are entirely different.
The card catalog
| What you can find | thundereggs, picture jasper, common opal, agate |
|---|---|
| Access | State-designated locality — Free |
| Fees | free, no permit; the park allows souvenir collecting up to 1 gallon per person per day and no more than 3 gallons per person per year |
| Season & hours | open for camping April 1 through October 31, first come first served; the 15-mile dirt road in from Oregon 201 is rough and turns impassable when wet |
| Kids | Family-friendly — the canyon floor and washes give up loose material without much digging, but there is no water, no on-site staff, and no cell service — pack in everything |
| Official source | Oregon State Parks |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Succor Creek State Natural Area cost?
free, no permit; the park allows souvenir collecting up to 1 gallon per person per day and no more than 3 gallons per person per year Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Succor Creek State Natural Area open?
open for camping April 1 through October 31, first come first served; the 15-mile dirt road in from Oregon 201 is rough and turns impassable when wet Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Succor Creek State Natural Area good for kids?
Yes — Succor Creek State Natural Area works for families. the canyon floor and washes give up loose material without much digging, but there is no water, no on-site staff, and no cell service — pack in everything