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Lost Forest

9,000 acres of a unique ancient stand of ponderosa pine that is self sustaining. there are no water sources nearby and it is surrounded by arid desert.

Directions: From Christmas Valley, Oregon travel east on County Road 5-14 for 8 miles. Turn left (north) on County Road 5-14D and travel another 8 miles. Turn right (east) and travel 3 miles on County Road 5-14E to the entrance of the Sand Dunes. Another 4 miles on Bureau of Land Management Road 6155 will bring you to the Lost Forest.    

Contact Information

Bureau of Land Management Road 6155
Christmas Valley, OR. 97641
877.947.6040

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