Driftwood Campground campground
Driftwood Campground
Reservations are accepted at Driftwood Campground, allowing visitors to secure a spot in advance. It is recommended to make a reservation, especially during peak season, to ensure availability. The campground is open from May to October, with the best time to visit being between June and September when the weather is generally milder.
While camping at Driftwood, there are a few items of interest and precautions to be aware of. The campground is situated near a beautiful beach, offering opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. However, caution should be exercised when swimming due to strong currents and a lack of lifeguards. It is also advised to keep food secured and garbage properly disposed of to prevent encounters with wildlife. Overall, Driftwood Campground provides a delightful camping experience with its amenities and scenic surroundings, making it a popular choice for campers in Oregon.
What's on-site at Driftwood Campground
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 Driftwood Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creek Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Three Creek Lake Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Three Creek Meadow Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Three Creek Meadow | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Driftwood Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs | 748 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr | 220 cfs | → |
| Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs | 7 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake | 275 cfs | → |
| Smith R Ab Smith R Res Nr Belknap Sprgs | 19 cfs | → |
| So Fk Mckenzie River Abv Cougar Lake Nr Rainbow Or | 329 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Driftwood Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mckenzie | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mckenzie | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bend 7 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Roaring River | 2.0 in | 1.0 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
- Shevlin Park
- Three Pines Park
- Sisters State Park
- Lewis And Clark Park
- Compass Park
- Tumalo State Park
Boat launches
- Sparks Lake Boating Site
- Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail Deschutes County
- Elk Lake Campground 99, Deschutes County
- Hosmer Lake Boating Site
- Cascade Lakes Highway Deschutes County
- 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 Driftwood Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Driftwood Campground
Can I make reservations at Driftwood Campground?
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 Driftwood Campground?
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 Driftwood Campground.