Three Creeks Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: May through October
Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Neighboring 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
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
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Three Creeks Lake Campground offers beautiful water views and access to the Tam McArthur Trail, a short hike with views of the Three Sisters volcanic peaks. Campers consistently praise the dark night skies and peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Wapiti, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Bald Eagle, Spotted Sandpiper, Clark's Nutcracker, and Canada Jay present in the area.
Insider tips for Three Creeks Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand. Prepare for rough road conditions: the last 3-4 miles feature harsh washboard roads; high-clearance or 4WD vehicles recommended. Visit during May or September/October for potentially smaller crowds while campground is still open.
Skip Three Creeks Lake Campground if: You need full hookups—only select sites have electric; no water or sewer available.. You have a low-clearance vehicle—the access road is unsuitable for standard passenger cars.. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Three Creeks Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Driftwood Campground - Deschutes (SISTERS, OR), Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp (SISTERS, OR), Three Creeks Meadow Campground (SISTERS, OR), Soda Creek Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Three Creeks Lake Campground
Cell signal at Three Creeks Lake Campground (SISTERS, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Neighboring 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand.
Prepare for rough road conditions: the last 3-4 miles feature harsh washboard roads; high-clearance or 4WD vehicles recommended.
Visit during May or September/October for potentially smaller crowds while campground is still open.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Sisters, OR: Travel 17.0 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
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- 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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