Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $21 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Three Creeks Meadow Campground is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature. It shares the area with the Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp which is designed for horse campers only so campers should be advised there may be horses in the area.Three Creeks Meadow Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/three-creeks-meadow-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Three Creeks Meadow offers beautiful views of Three Creeks Lake with access to nearby trails like the Tam McArthur Trail. Campers praise the large open sites and proximity to multiple trail systems including East Fork, Metolius/Windigo, and Park Meadow trails.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Wapiti, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Bald Eagle, Clark's Nutcracker, Spotted Sandpiper, and Dark-eyed Junco verified in the area. Note: Horse camp shares the facility, so expect horses in the area.
Insider tips for Three Creeks Meadow Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 9 sites Some sites can fit 3+ large RVs despite small total site count Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need power
Skip Three Creeks Meadow Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You prefer winter camping — seasonal closure October through April. You have large group camping plans — recent restrictions on group camping implemented.
Best time to visit Three Creeks Meadow Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp (SISTERS, OR), Driftwood Campground - Deschutes (SISTERS, OR), Three Creeks Lake Campground (SISTERS, OR), Soda Creek Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Cell signal at Three Creeks Meadow Campground (SISTERS, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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 Meadow Campground is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature. It shares the area with the Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp which is designed for horse campers only so campers should be advised there may be horses in the area.Three Creeks Meadow Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited 9 sites
Some sites can fit 3+ large RVs despite small total site count
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need power
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 15.2 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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