D74.85r campground
D74.85r
The campsite amenities include a fire pit, picnic tables, and primitive toilets. Potable water is not available at the site, so visitors are advised to bring their own water or filter nearby river water. The nearest town is Madras, which is about 30 miles away.
Interesting facts about the area include that the Lower Deschutes River is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Oregon, offering an abundance of fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, river otters, and mule deer.
The best time to visit the D74 85R Campsite is during the summer months, from June to September, when temperatures range from the mid-70s to mid-80s. However, visitors should be prepared for hot and dry weather, as well as potential windy conditions.
Sources:
- https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233174
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/lower-deschutes-river
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66172
- https://visitcentraloregon.com/plan-your-trip/recreation/deschutes-river/
What's on-site at D74.85r
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 D74.85r -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs | 232 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek | 35 cfs | → |
| Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs | 66 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Madras | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Metolius River Near Grandview | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Shitike Cr | 58 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of D74.85r -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | → |
| Nohrsc Fifteenmile Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mud Ridge | 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
- Warm Springs State Recreation Site
- White River Falls State Park
- Lower White River Wilderness
- National Wild And Scenic River White, Oregon
- Juniper Hills Park
- Clarno State Park
Boat launches
- Trout Creek Campground
- Nena Primitive Launch
- Long Bend Primitive North Launch
- Harpham Flat
- Harpham Flat Boat Launch
- Wapanitia Primitive South Launch
Paddle runs
- Warm Springs To Sherars Falls
- Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
- Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River
- Breitenbush Lake To Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River
- Russel Lake To Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary
- Source To Confluence With Metolius River
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 D74.85r as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About D74.85r
Can I make reservations at D74.85r?
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 D74.85r?
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.