Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Closed for the season. Tentative opening is June 12, 2026, through September 27, 2026. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. A 14-day consecutive stay limit applies.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Driftwood Campground is the first of four camping facilities around Three Creeks Lake, positioned at an elevation of 6,550 feet in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. The campground provides direct lakeside access to a scenic alpine lake surrounded by old-growth forest, set within a glacial cirque beneath the dramatic Tam McArthur Rim. The 28-acre lake offers excellent fishing from shore, by wading, or from non-motorized boats launched from a primitive boat ramp on the east shore. The 18 tent-only sites each include a picnic table and fire ring with grill, served by vault toilets. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply. The limited parking spur sizes make this campground unsuitable for RVs or trailers. Driftwood sits at the trailhead for the Tam McArthur Trail, a moderately easy hike offering spectacular views of the Three Sisters: Faith (North), Hope (Middle), and Charity (South), Oregon's third-, fourth-, and fifth-highest peaks. The campground typically operates from mid-June through late September, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. The nearby town of Sisters provides additional amenities, while the surrounding area offers access to the Sisters Wilderness, Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, and numerous other recreational opportunities.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel about 16 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 549-7700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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