Beavertail Campground, near Prineville, Oregon, is a scenic retreat along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River. This spot is perfect for those who appreciate nature's beauty, with spacious campsites that offer stunning views of the river and surrounding cliffs.

The campground is known for its peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for a quiet getaway. Visitors have highlighted the impressive night sky, with one camper noting, “The evenings cooled down quite a bit and the night sky was amazing.” While there are no electric hookups or showers, the hand pump for water is reliable once you get it going, and the clean vault toilets are a plus.

For outdoor activities, Beavertail is a fantastic base for rafting and fishing, with quick access to the river. Campers have mentioned the convenience of parking their rafts and kayaks right at their sites. Just be prepared for some bumpy roads on the way in, and remember to stake your tent well, as it can get windy at night.

If you're looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors, Beavertail Campground offers a unique experience that keeps campers coming back year after year. Just make sure to bring your own camping stove, as it’s a dry camping area.

Set away from the Lower Deschutes Back Country Byway,

Beavertail Campground — Lower Deschutes Wild And Scenic River

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A gloriously tucked away, all-year campground on the confident, adventure-inducing Deschutes River. Provides a nice balance of openness and privacy, with good space between a lot of sites, a chatty, rapid-filled river to muffle noise and high cliff walls and hills on all sides. We loved the cargo trains going by at night on the other side of the river and the sunset/sunrise through a gap in the mountains. We got here about 6 pm on a Saturday in April and there were 2 sites left, with another campground we hadn't known about 5-10 miles further down the road (see signpost in pic). Great walking and hiking, Mt. Hood and other tall peaks in view as you drive around and plenty of rafters and fisherpeople to give everything a well-rounded, sanctuary feel. 

Sanctuary, Super Bowl Feel

beautiful riverside campsites, open, come prepared with camping stove since it’s dry season.

always a spot to camp

Stayed here for one night during a 3-day rafting trip. It’s worth the drive down the never ending gravel road. A quiet little oasis on the lower Deschutes surrounded by beautiful rock. 15 or so campsites and was surprised by how big the sites were. Large picnic tables, clean bathrooms and water pump. 

Quick access to the river. We easily parked two rafts, a kayak and a cataraft here overnight, so if you’re rafting, etc. no worries. 

We went in August and fires were prohibited.

Will stay again next year! Highly recommend. Bring cash for payment.

Beavertail Campsite Lower Deschutes 

I don't know about everything the site says it has but here is my experience. 

  

Great spots on the river. Kinda limited shade. A hand pump potable water source. It's dry camping so no dump on site, no electricity so bring a generator if you're rv camping. We went in June and it was in the high 90s.

Great little spot outside Maupin

Nice, quiet campground on Lower Deschutes.

  

Here is what you need to know: 

\- last half mile into camp are rocky and bumpy. Low clearance cars/motos, use caution

\- water from pump takes a little work to get started, but once going is plentiful and tasty

\- overnight trains are going to startle you at first

\- can be very windy at night, make sure to stake your tent

\- very clean vault toilets and dumpsters

\- pick up after yourselves and leave this place cleaner than you found it please

  

Enjoy!

Lovely River Spot

We stayed during the busy Memorial Day weekend and we were lucky to grab a spot, albeit in full sun. It was pretty hot, but we cooled off in the water, which was a quick walk away. Some of the sites are huge, some shady, and a few back right up to the river. The evenings cooled down quite a bit and the night sky was amazing. No connectivity at all, and the road to get there was bumpy gravel, but pretty easy even for our small RV. IT’s an investment to get there, but worth the trip. 

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