D66.72l campground
D66.72l
Nearby points of interest include the Deschutes River Trail, where visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground is also a short drive away from the city of Madras, where visitors can find restaurants, grocery stores, and other amenities.
The D66 72L Campsite offers basic amenities such as vault toilets and fire pits, but there is no potable water available on site. Visitors should bring their own water or be prepared to purify water from a nearby stream.
Interesting facts about the area include the presence of several Native American petroglyphs in the vicinity. These petroglyphs are believed to have been created by the ancestors of the Wasco and Warm Springs tribes.
The best time of year to visit the D66 72L Campsite is during the summer months when temperatures range from the mid-70s to low 80s. It is important to note that the area is prone to high winds, so visitors should be prepared for windy conditions.
Sources:
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38348
- https://www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/oregon/d66-72l-campground
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/deschutes-river-trail--2
What's on-site at D66.72l
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.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of D66.72l -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs | 229 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek | 34 cfs | → |
| Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs | 66 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Madras | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Near Clarno | 8 cfs | → |
| Shitike Cr | 60 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of D66.72l -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Fifteenmile Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mt. Hood Meadows Base | 4.2 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
- White River Falls State Park
- Lower White River Wilderness
- National Wild And Scenic River White, Oregon
- Warm Springs State Recreation Site
- Wilderness Badger Creek
- Juniper Hills Park
Boat launches
- Nena Primitive Launch
- Long Bend Primitive North Launch
- Harpham Flat
- Harpham Flat Boat Launch
- Wapanitia Primitive South Launch
- Wapanitia Primitive North Launch
Paddle runs
- Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
- Warm Springs To Sherars Falls
- Salmon River Canyon (Split Falls To Road Access)
- Breitenbush Lake To Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River
- Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River
- Timothy Lake Dam To Slackwater Of Harriet Lake
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 D66.72l as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About D66.72l
Can I make reservations at D66.72l?
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 D66.72l?
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.
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