Trout Creek - Madras campground
Trout Creek - Madras
The campground has several amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water. There are 18 campsites available, all of which are first-come, first-served. Despite the limited number of campsites, the area is known for being quiet and peaceful.
An interesting fact about Trout Creek Madras Camping Area is that it is located in the heart of Oregon's high desert, which is home to unique plant and animal species. Visitors may spot sagebrush, prickly pear cactus, and even bighorn sheep in the area.
The best time of year to visit Trout Creek Madras Camping Area is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging in the mid-60s. Summer temperatures can reach the mid-90s, making it less desirable for camping. Overall, Trout Creek Madras Camping Area is an excellent choice for those seeking a quiet and picturesque camping experience in central Oregon.
What's on-site at Trout Creek - Madras
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 Trout Creek - Madras -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs | 232 cfs | → |
| Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs | 66 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Madras | 3,660 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek | 35 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 542 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Trout Creek - Madras -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochoco Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ochoco Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clear Lake | 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
- Juniper Hills Park
- Warm Springs State Recreation Site
- The Cove Palisades State Park
- Clarno State Park
- Spring Basin Wilderness
- Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
Boat launches
- Trout Creek Campground
- Warm Springs Boat Ramp (State Park)
- Warm Springs State Recreation Site
- Pelton Park
- Cove Palisades Marina
- Haystack Campground
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Warm Springs To Sherars Falls
- Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River
- Canyon Run (Lower Bridge To Billy Chinook Res.)
- Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
- Cline Falls State Park To Lower Bridge
- 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 Trout Creek - Madras as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Trout Creek - Madras
Can I make reservations at Trout Creek - Madras?
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 Trout Creek - Madras?
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.