About Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Number of accommodations: 15
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (50)
What Guests Are Saying
Driftwood Campground offers stunning views of the lake and mountains, with spacious and clean campsites. Camp hosts are praised for their helpfulness, and the campground provides great access to activities like paddleboarding and hiking. While some campsites are on steep terrain and could use maintenance, overall, the area is peaceful with beautiful natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Driftwood Campground offers stunning views of the lake and mountains, with spacious and clean campsites. Camp hosts are praised for their helpfulness, and the campground provides great access to activities like paddleboarding and hiking. While some campsites are on steep terrain and could use maintenance, overall, the area is peaceful with beautiful natural surroundings.
Review Summary
Amanda K
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Front
We love this campground. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding Mountain View’s are stunning. A huge shout out to the camp host, Drea. What a fantastic person to have at the campground. Also loved the little general store/marina. Such a great vibe.
Nathan F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Back
Campgrounds are dust bowls and could be so much nicer with some maintenance work.
james s
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Front
Great spot for solar charging.
Frank F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Front
Campground is nice and quiet with nice views. Camp host is amazing!
Melissa V
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Back
It's a bit of a drive but the lake was wonderful, perfect size for paddleboarding. Campsite was large, private, and clean with a view of the lake. The only problem was our neighbor somehow thought it was ok to have a fire, during restrictions and high wind which was crazy. They put it out by the time we went to bed so maybe the host noticed and said something. I don't think people on the west side of the mountains realize how serious the fire danger is over here, or maybe there is not enough signage at the campground.
CORINNE C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Front
We were in campsite #1 for the first 2 nights. It's nice because it's close to the Tam McArthur trailhead so if you have permits to hike the trail that's convenient. The trailhead is really busy though so there was a bit of noise in the mornings from hikers parking and getting ready to go. Campsite #1 doesn't really have beachfront, you have to walk a ways through some rocks and little trees to get to the lake but there is a nice little SUP launch when you get there. The last night we were in campsite #5 which has a nice large flat area for parking an RV and it has great flat tent areas closer to the beach. There is great beach access here and good shade too. The only thing is, there is a small parking area across the road from the campsite that people use as trailhead parking for the Little Three Creeks Lake trail, so it's not very private in the mornings when the hikers show up. I didn't see a camp host the entire time we were there but someone did come and clean the restrooms and empty the garbage cans. Bugs were not bad at all! Was there July 30 - Aug 2nd. No cell service in camp but if you walk up the Tam or Little 3 Creeks trails a bit you can get a signal. Beautiful place!
Sophie T
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Front
Lovely campground on the banks of the lake. Large, private campsites. Clean, well-stocked pit toilet. Great access to lake and hiking trails.
Charlotte H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Back
It was a great campsite with lake side sightline. Fire pit was also nice.
Debra K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Back
Our site (#15) was quiet and spacious and had good access to the lake for swimming. The site is on a steep hill that levels off near the bottom. However, none of the tent sites were perfectly level... but they were tolerable. The picnic table is also not level, and one side is buried into the ground a bit. There is room for at least two cars at this site on the top of the hill. The outhouse was well maintained and clean and the campground host was very nice.
Josh R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Back
Lake is great. Not too crowded. Lots of paddle boards and small boats. Campsites are always the best. Hiking, fishing and camping here is our favorite.
Location Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Address:
P.O. Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
From Sisters, OR: Travel about 16 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
Latitude & Longitude: 44.1008 / -121.63
Elevation: 2002 feet
Policies & Rules
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This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. |
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This campground is only suitable for tent camping since we cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. |
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Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest. |
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Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited. |
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NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed. |
