About Three Creeks Lake Campground
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. Only non-motorized boating is allowed. Three Creeks Lake 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. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$26/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 – September 28, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi west of Tetherow, OR · 44.09294, -121.63071
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creek Lake | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Tam Mcarthur Rim | Horse | 0.4 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Tam Mcarthur Rim Horse Trail | Horse | 0.4 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Driftwood | Horse | 0.5 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Little Three Creek Lake | Horse | 0.7 mi | 1.3 mi |
| East Fork | Horse | 0.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 10.8 mi
Propane: 14.6 mi