Cove campground
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Cove
Reservations are accepted at the Cove Camping Area, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. As this campground is quite popular, it is recommended to make reservations early, especially during peak seasons. The best time to visit the Cove Camping Area is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is generally pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities.
Campers are advised to exercise caution while visiting this area. Wildlife, including bears and mountain lions, are known to frequent the region, so it is essential to properly store food and dispose of trash. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the risk of forest fires and follow any fire restrictions in place. Overall, the Cove Camping Area provides a peaceful and scenic camping experience with various amenities, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.
What's on-site at Cove
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Cove, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters City Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Three Sisters Overnight City Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sisters Cow Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Ford | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Indian Ford Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Black Pine Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cove -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 128 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 518 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake | 191 cfs | → |
| Metolius River Near Grandview | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr | 190 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cove -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creeks Meadow | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mckenzie | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mckenzie | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Hogg Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hogg Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sisters State Park
- Preserve Camp Polk Meadow
- Preserve Indian Ford Meadow
- Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site
- Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
- Tumalo State Park
Boat launches
- Blue Bay Campground
- Link Creek Campgound
- Link Creek Boating Site
- Suttle Lake-Northwest
- Big Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir
- Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- North Catamount Reservoir
- Cheesman Reservoir
- South Catamount Reservoir
Points of interest
- Head Of The Metolius Observation Site
- Metolius River
- Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform
- Dee Wright Observatory
- Tumalo Falls Day Use Area
- Opal Canyon Overlook
Paddle runs
- Canyon Run (Lower Bridge To Billy Chinook Res.)
- Cline Falls State Park To Lower Bridge
- Tumalo State Park To Cline Falls State Park
- Source To Confluence With Metolius River
- Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River
- Bend To Tumalo State Park (Riverhouse Run)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cove as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cove
Can I make reservations at Cove?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Cove?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Cove.