Sixteen Canyon Camp campground
Sixteen Canyon Camp
The campground provides a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can expect to find clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings for cooking and warmth. However, it is important to note that there is no potable water available on-site, so campers must bring their own. Additionally, trash facilities are limited, so it is crucial to practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all garbage.
Reservations are not accepted at Sixteen Canyon Camp, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The best time to visit this camping area is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant and the campground is less crowded. It is important to note that the campground is at a higher elevation, so temperatures can drop significantly at night, even during the summer.
While staying at Sixteen Canyon Camp, campers can explore the surrounding area, including hiking trails and fishing spots. Wildlife sightings are also common, so visitors should be cautious and respectful of animals' habitats. Overall, Sixteen Canyon Camp offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience in the beautiful state of Oregon.
What's on-site at Sixteen Canyon Camp
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 Sixteen Canyon Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River At Moody | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 187,000 cfs | → |
| John Day River At Mcdonald Ferry | 912 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Near Pitt | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 3 cfs | → |
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 406 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Sixteen Canyon Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Fifteenmile Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Snowden | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hood River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mt. Hood Meadows Base | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Indian Rock | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Indian Rock | 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
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area
- Celilo Park
- White River Falls State Park
- Maryhill State Park
- Horsethief Lake State Park
- Sorosis Park
Boat launches
- Oscar Lange Launch
- Mack's Canyon Non-Motorized Launch
- Beavertail Campground
- Pine Tree
- Pine Tree Recreation Site
- Buckhollow Recreation Site
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 Sixteen Canyon Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Sixteen Canyon Camp
Can I make reservations at Sixteen Canyon Camp?
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 Sixteen Canyon Camp?
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.