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Honeycombs



Honeycombs from Owyhee Reservoir, Malheur County, Oregon
Linear-leafed Phacelia
Honeycombs, Malheur County, Oregon
Entry to the Honeycombs from the northest View of the hills east of the Honeycombs from inside a hole created by wind erosion. East side of the Honeycombs, Malheur County, Oregon

The Honeycombs are scenic geological structures in the Owyhee Watershed, Malheur County, Oregon, USA.  The Honeycombs lie on the east side of the Owyhee Reservoir.  They were formed by volcanic activity followed by wind and water erosion.

There is access by boat.  Travel south on the Owyhee Reservoir from the boat launches near the dam or travel north from the boat launch at Leslie Gulch.  Arriving at the Honeycombs, there is a ravine that rounds the south end of the formations that affords access.  To explore the east side of the Honeycombs, follow the bottom of the ravine.  Be careful to protect the formations, carry out your trash, and follow personal safety precautions.  There is no drinking water.

There is difficult access by four wheeled drive vehicle and then by foot from the northeast of the formation. 

Wildflowers are common at certain times of the year, including Linear-leafed Phacelia 1 linear-leafed Phacelia and purple sage.  For more on regional vegetation see our vegetation database.

The land is administered by the Vale District Bureau of Land Management.  No motorized vehicle traffic is allowed.  The US Bureau of Reclamation land on the east side of the reservoir adjoining the Honeycombs has a campsite at the north end of Bensley Flat.
Decending into the Honeycombs, Malheur County, Oregon
Purple sage blooming in the Honeycombs, Malheur County, Oregon

Honeycombs access from Owyhee Reservoir photo gallery

Honeycombs access from the northeast by foot photo gallery

Links to other information

Leslie Gulch
Succor Creek

Leslie Gulch - Succor Creek Back Country Byway

Carlton Canyon     Carlton Canyon photo gallery
Honeycombs         Honeycombs photo gallery 1, gallery 2
Painted Canyon     Painted Canyon photo gallery
Owyhee River
Owyhee Uplands
Map of Locations
Pictures of Leslie Gulch Rock Formations, browse forwards and backwards through these
Rock climbing at Leslie Gulch

Home Crops Weather Potato Blight Water Quality Irrigation Weeds Search

MES Publications, MES Notice of events, Vegetation,Malheur County, Leslie Gulch,Succor Creek,Owyhee River,Local wildlife,Strawberry Mountain, Eagle Caps

For additional information about the Malheur Agricultural Experiment Station, please send an e-mail request to:
Dr. Clinton C. Shock
Clinton.Shock@oregonstate.edu


Malheur Agricultural Experiment Station

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(541) 889-2174

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