Harney County, Oregon located in the east-central part of the state is one of the largest counties in the state covering an area of 10,232 square miles. This sparsely populated county has a population estimated at 7,609 people as of 2020 and includes Burns its largest city. Harney County offers thrilling outdoor adventures including fly fishing on Silver Lake or bird watching trips to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge perfect for spotting rare species such as great egret and white pelican.