Three Creek Meadow Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically from mid-June through late September depending on snow conditions. As of late May, the site is likely still closed. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
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
Three Creek Meadow Campground is one of four facilities near Three Creeks Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground occupies a scenic setting at 6,550 feet elevation, surrounded by old-growth forest and nestled below the dramatic Tam McArthur Rim. Three Creeks Lake itself is a 28-acre alpine gem formed in a glacial cirque. The campground provides standard nonelectric sites (001-011), each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. No hookups are available. The adjacent sites (012-020) are reserved for horse camping, so horses may be present in the area. Access is via Forest Road 16 from Sisters. The road and campground are subject to seasonal closures due to snow at this elevation. Camping in the meadow itself is prohibited. A 14-day consecutive stay limit applies, with a 28-day annual limit on National Forest lands.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 15.2 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 | $14 - $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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