Mecca Flat Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations available. No potable water on site. 14-day stay limit.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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
About
Mecca Flat Campground is a primitive Bureau of Land Management site situated along the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River in central Oregon, roughly 12 miles north of Madras. The campground features 13 individual campsites and one group area spread along the riverbank, providing access to excellent fishing and paddling opportunities on this classic high-desert river. The 7-mile Trout Creek Trail begins at the campground's southern end and follows the river north to Trout Creek Campground, offering hiking and mountain biking through terrain once traversed by the historic Deschutes Railroad. Remnants of a now-abandoned railroad tunnel can be spotted near Highway 26, though the structure is unstable and should be avoided. Amenities are minimal: a single ADA-accessible vault toilet serves the campground, but there is no potable water, trash service, or cell phone coverage. Goathead (puncturevine) is present in the area and poses a hazard to pets and bicycle tires. The 1.6-mile access road is narrow with limited pullouts, requiring extra caution when towing trailers.
Directions
From Madras, Oregon: Drive 12.4 miles north on State Highway 26. Immediately before the Deschutes River crossing, turn right at the brown Mecca Flat Road sign. Follow this narrow single-lane road 1.6 miles to the campground. Use caution when pulling a trailer.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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