Swamp Wells - Horse Camp campground
Swamp Wells - Horse Camp
The camping area is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it offers 10 campsites for visitors with horses. The location is also excellent for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. One interesting fact about the area is that it is part of the Oregon Trail, and visitors can still see the tracks from the pioneers who traveled through the area in the 1800s.
The best time of year to visit Swamp Wells Horse Camp is during the summer months, from June to August. During this time, the average high temperature is between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to note that the campground is located at an elevation of 5,800 feet, so visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures in the evenings.
Overall, Swamp Wells Horse Camp is an excellent camping area that offers stunning views, plenty of nearby points of interest, and a unique glimpse into the history of the Oregon Trail.
What's on-site at Swamp Wells - Horse Camp
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 Swamp Wells - Horse Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Wells | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cinder Hill | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cinder Hill Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| East Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hot Springs Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Swamp Wells - Horse Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 126 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,130 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 492 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs | 801 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr | 225 cfs | → |
| Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs | 7 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Swamp Wells - Horse Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend 7 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Crescent | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Crescent 0.7 W | 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
- Oregon Badlands Wilderness
- Central Oregon Canal Trail
- Sun Meadow Park
- Hollygrape Park
- Wildflower Park
- River Rim Park
Boat launches
- Cinder Hill Boating Site (South)
- Hot Springs Boating Site
- National Forest Development Road 21 Deschutes County
- East Lake Boating Site
- Little Crater Campground
- Paulina Lakeshore Trail #3955 Deschutes County
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 Swamp Wells - Horse Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Swamp Wells - Horse Camp
Can I make reservations at Swamp Wells - Horse Camp?
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 Swamp Wells - Horse Camp?
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 Swamp Wells - Horse Camp.