China Hat campground
China Hat
What's on-site at China Hat
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 China Hat, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite No. 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Ii Staging Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hot Springs Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cinder Hill Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| East Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of China Hat -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 129 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 533 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of China Hat -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend 7 Ne | 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 | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 1.0 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
- Newberry National Volcanic Monument
- Fort Rock Cave National Heritage Site
- Oregon Badlands Wilderness
- Fort Rock State Natural Area
- Lapine State Park
- Central Oregon Canal Trail
Boat launches
- Hot Springs Boating Site
- Cinder Hill Boating Site (South)
- East Lake Boating Site
- National Forest Development Road 21 Deschutes County
- Little Crater Day Use Site
- Little Crater Boating Site
Points of interest
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 China Hat as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About China Hat
Can I make reservations at China Hat?
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 China Hat?
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 China Hat.