Trout Creek Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations accepted. No potable water is available. Fees apply May 15 through September 15: $8/night weekdays, $12/night weekends for individual sites. The Trout Creek Climbing Area is closed January 15 through August 31 for golden eagle nesting.
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
Trout Creek Campground sits on the banks of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, managed by the BLM Prineville District. The campground offers 21 individual campsites and three group-use areas, with some pull-through options for easier RV maneuvering. A boat launch provides river access for rafters and anglers exploring this renowned fly fishing destination. The 7-mile Trout Creek Trail begins at the south end of the campground, leading upriver past spectacular columnar basalt formations. The adjacent Trout Creek Climbing Area offers rock climbing opportunities, though it closes annually from January 15 through August 31 to protect nesting golden eagles. This is primitive camping with no potable water, no cell service, and basic facilities. The access road includes a narrow tunnel that precludes tall vehicles, so check your clearance before attempting the drive. Goathead (puncturevine) is prevalent in the area and poses a hazard to bicycle tires and pet paws.
Directions
From Madras, Oregon: Drive 3 miles north on US-97, turn left onto NE Cora Drive and proceed 0.7 miles. Make a slight left onto NE Clark Drive for 5.8 miles, then turn left onto NE Buckley Ln/NE Clark Drive for 0.4 miles. The road turns left and becomes NE Clemens Drive for 1.3 miles. At Gateway, turn right to stay on NE Clemens Drive, which becomes Coleman Road. The road turns to gravel at Trout Creek. A narrow tunnel precludes tall vehicles. After 4.4 miles, arrive at Trout Creek Campground on the Deschutes River.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | Yes |
Contact
| BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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