Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
Driftwood Campground is the first of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Driftwood Campground is at the head of the Tam McArthur Trail which is a short, reasonably easy hike that provides great views of the Sisters - Faith (North), Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are volcanic peaks and are the third-, fourth- and fifth-highest peaks in Oregon. Three Creeks Lake is easy to fish from shore o
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Beautiful waterfront views of Three Creeks Lake with access to the Tam McArthur Trail offering panoramic views of the Three Sisters volcanic peaks. Campers praise it as a quiet spot ideal for staging wilderness adventures.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles, Pacific martens, wapiti, and Sierra Nevada red foxes documented in the area
Insider tips for Driftwood Campground - Deschutes: Book early — this federal campground fills quickly Bring your own water or filtration system; no running water available All 18 sites are first-come, first-served or require advance reservation
Skip Driftwood Campground - Deschutes if: You need RV hookups or running water. You require cell service. You're visiting outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Driftwood Campground - Deschutes: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Three Creeks Lake Campground (SISTERS, OR), Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp (SISTERS, OR), Three Creeks Meadow Campground (SISTERS, OR), Soda Creek Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Cell signal at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes (SISTERS, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Driftwood Campground is the first of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Driftwood Campground is at the head of the Tam McArthur Trail which is a short, reasonably easy hike that provides great views of the Sisters - Faith (North), Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are volcanic peaks and are the third-, fourth- and fifth-highest peaks in Oregon. Three Creeks Lake is easy to fish from shore or by wading, but boat fishing is the most popular method.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills quickly
Bring your own water or filtration system; no running water available
All 18 sites are first-come, first-served or require advance reservation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sisters, OR: Travel about 16 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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