Jack Knife Canyon Campground
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Jack Knife Canyon
What's on-site at Jack Knife Canyon
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 Jack Knife Canyon -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| John Day River At Mcdonald Ferry | 53 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River At Moody | 3,860 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Near Clarno | 8 cfs | → |
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 111,000 cfs | → |
| Bridge Cr Abv Coyote Canyon Nr Mitchell | 1 cfs | → |
| Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs | 194 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Jack Knife Canyon -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20d01 - Satus Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Satus Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Heppner | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Fifteenmile Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Indian Rock | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Indian Rock | 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
- Cottonwood Canyon State Park
- J S Burres State Park
- Burns Park
- Dyer State Park
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area
- White River Falls State Park
Boat launches
- Gilliam County
- Cottonwood Park
- Cottonwood Bridge Boat Ramp
- Starvation Lane Sherman County
- Oscar Lange Launch
- Mack's Canyon Non-Motorized Launch
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 Jack Knife Canyon as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Jack Knife Canyon
Can I make reservations at Jack Knife Canyon?
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 Jack Knife Canyon?
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 Jack Knife Canyon.