Driftwood Campground - Deschutes

Lovely campground on the banks of the lake. Large, private campsites. Clean, well-stocked pit toilet. Great access to lake and hiking trails.

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!

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.

Campground is nice and quiet with nice views. Camp host is amazing!

Great spot for solar charging.

Campgrounds are dust bowls and could be so much nicer with some maintenance work.

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.

Beautiful peaceful lake, and lovely upper lake nearby to walk around. Site 17 nd other upper level Driftwood sites are steep, so hard work setting up and taking down camping gear, but worth the effort for the beautiful set-up.

Noisy and inconsidetate neighbors talking loudly around the campfire til midnight the last night and the campspot next door had confusion between an on - line reservation (the late night talkers) and one made at the sign at the entrance to the campground. There wer a lot of pull behind trailers at this tent only place too,,,,,

There is not a lot of shade in site #4, so some sort of shade for the picnic table was very helpful. lots of places for a tent and parking fits a 24 ft trailer easy. Easy access to hikes from campsite. Beautiful view and access to lake.