Swamp Wells campground
Swamp Wells
The campground has 11 campsites and offers amenities such as vaulted toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The camping area is first-come, first-serve, which means visitors need to be quick to snag a spot. However, due to its remote location, it's usually not crowded.
One unique feature of the Swamp Wells Camping Area is its proximity to the Alvord Desert, which is one of the largest and flattest dry lake beds in North America. It's an interesting and unique landscape that visitors can explore while at the campsite.
The best time to visit Swamp Wells Camping Area is in the summer months, between June and August. The temperatures during this time range from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop to 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. It's important to pack warm clothes as the temperature can drop significantly at night.
Overall, Swamp Wells Camping Area is an excellent spot for nature enthusiasts who want to admire the surrounding beauty and escape from the city life.
What's on-site at Swamp Wells
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 Swamp Wells, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Wells - Horse Camp | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Cinder Hill | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cinder Hill Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| East Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hot Springs Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Swamp Wells -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 218 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 804 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs | 719 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr | 210 cfs | → |
| Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs | 7 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Swamp Wells -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heilman Snow Depth Statio | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bend 7 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Three Creeks Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Crescent | 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
- Oregon Badlands Wilderness
- Central Oregon Canal Trail
- Sun Meadow Park
- Hollygrape Park
- Wildflower Park
- River Rim Park
Boat launches
- Cinder Hill Boating Site (South)
- Hot Springs Boating Site
- National Forest Development Road 21 Deschutes County
- East Lake Boating Site
- Little Crater Campground
- Paulina Lakeshore Trail #3955 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 Swamp Wells as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Swamp Wells
Can I make reservations at Swamp Wells?
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 Swamp Wells?
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 Swamp Wells.