Upper Whistling Bird campground
Upper Whistling Bird
The campground offers basic amenities such as potable water, vault toilets, and fire rings. The area is first-come-first-serve with no reservation required. The campground has a total of 8 campsites, making it a great option for those seeking a more secluded camping experience.
An interesting fact about the Upper Whistling Bird Camping Area is that it is located near the site of a historic wagon trail, used by early pioneers to travel through the region during the 19th century. The best time to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average around 80°F during the day and drop to around 50°F at night, providing a comfortable camping experience.
What's on-site at Upper Whistling Bird
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 Upper Whistling Bird, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Whistling Bird | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sloping Beach | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Iron Point | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cliff Side | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Montgomery | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Whistling Bird -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Owyhee River Nr Rome Or | 101 cfs | → |
| Malheur R Be Warmsprings Res Nr Riverside Or | 0 cfs | → |
| Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam Or | 158 cfs | → |
| Boise River Nr Parma Id | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Dixie Drain Nr Wilder Id | 217 cfs | → |
| North Fork Malheur River At Beulah Or | 1 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Whistling Bird -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| South Mtn. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Reynolds Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| South Mtn. | 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.
Boat launches
- Upper Cow Lake
- Rome Access
- Rome Launch-Site
- Leslie Gulch Boat Launch
- Leslie Gulch Road Malheur 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 Upper Whistling Bird as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Whistling Bird
Can I make reservations at Upper Whistling Bird?
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 Upper Whistling Bird?
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 Upper Whistling Bird.