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Oasis BLM Campground along the Deschutes River provides basic, pet-friendly camping with sites directly on the riverfront. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits at each site, with fees of $8 weekdays and $12 weekends. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground, and owners should bring waste bags as none are provided. Maupin City Park offers additional pet-friendly options with both tent and RV sites that include water and electrical hookups. While camping is available year-round, summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F, making shade structures essential for pets. The train tracks located across the river create occasional noise disturbance that may disturb anxious dogs.
Several hiking opportunities exist along the Deschutes River where dogs can cool off during hot days. Imperial River Co. provides full-hookup RV sites that accommodate pets with clean facilities and excellent cell service. When camping at Oasis BLM, pack extra water for pets as no drinking water is available on site. Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort offers pet-friendly cabins and campsites near a lake where dogs can swim, along with amenities like a restaurant and small store for essentials. Local wildlife including deer and cattle may attract dogs' attention, requiring careful management on leash. The high desert environment presents challenges including hot, dry conditions and occasional wildlife encounters that pet owners should prepare for with adequate water supplies and shade.
"In the lower deschutes area, maupin is a busy spot. Oasis is straightforward, no frills, and just a few spots. They have electronic fee machine which was convenient."
"No reservations, self pay, no host, though a ranger did drive through daily. Fee is $8 for weekdays, $12 for weekends, and there's a group site for $25 for weeknights and $35 for weekends. "
from $8 - $12 / night
Check Availability"The White River BLM Campground is north of Maupin along the Deschuted River BLM access road. I think there's about 5 sites."
"We stayed at Maupin City Park between days rafting on the Deschutes. There was a happy vibe to the campground itself, and the facilities were clean and well-stocked. "
"Great fishing and star gazing and a cute little town a walk away. I will be back."
from $65 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Borders a large cattle ranch so you may hear cattle mooing but that’s about it. Very peaceful!"
"Beautiful areas to explore close by. Saw our first lawnmower races in Wamic, so fun!"
"Huge private campsite beside a clear spring-fed pond with shade, furthest from the road, a picnic table, fairly easy entrance for smaller RVs and cars."
from $95 - $455 / night
Check Availability"This site is located next to the creek with flat ground to pitch your tent. Come and check them out and leave them a review!"
from $85 - $425 / night
Check Availability"Gorgeous view, great for swimming, paddle boarding, floating around the lake all day. Nice, shady campsites."
"We stayed here with a few friends and our dog. The views of the mountain are stunning and the trail around the lake is a great way to take it all in."
from $30 - $120 / night
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Check Availability"Campground Review An open, relatively unused campground next to a sleep-calling stream right in between the last forested part of Mt."
"Bonney Crossing campground is located in the Eastern most side of the Mt Hood National Forest. Our campsite provided us a quiet relaxing two nights of camping."
from $16 / night
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TravelerIn terms of the 5 or so campgrounds to choose from along this easy-to-access gravel BLM road, this is in the second tier for —proximity to main road (dusty drive-bys) —distance from Maupin (no Need to drive extra) I choose beavertail campground first, and if no sites there, this is a fine alternative. BRING FUN WATER STUFFS!
TravelerFirst come first serve sites with fire rings. There is overflow camping in the lawn without a fire ring but with a picnic table. Restrooms are very clean and campground is well maintained. Winds can pick up in the canyon so be sure to have strong tent stakes. Right next to the John Day River great walking path along the River. Fenced dog park for your pet and free bicycles for use.
GuideWhile staying here in August 2024: -Dog friendly -No hookups -2 bars on Verizon -No shade -Madras, OR only 10 minutes away. -1 acres fenced in dog park in Madras OR (15 min. drive) -Used my credit card at the automated self pay station (super convenient). -fairly clean bathroom (toilet only). -From travel trailers to Teslas, they all have made down the road and plenty of room.
Situated on the banks of the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Mecca Flat Campground is located just a mile and a half from Oregon State HIghway 26 near Warm Springs. The site features 13 individual campsites and one group use area. The southern terminus of the 7-mile long Trout Creek Trail can be accessed directly from the campground.
Know Before You Go:
All campsites, including the group use area are open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis; no potable water is available. The 1.6 mile Mecca Flat Road is narrow with few pullouts; use caution particularly when pulling a trailer. Access the nearby non-motorized Trout Creek Trail which fronts the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River for 7 miles where it terminates at Trout Creek Campground. Cell phone service is not available in the campground. Goathead, also known as puncturevine, is present in the area; protect your pets and bicycle tires Point of Interest:
The Deschutes Railroad ran on portions of the nearby Trout Creek trail and Mecca Flat Road for several decades, competing with the Oregon Trunk Railroad before abandonment in the early 20th century. Look for the historic, now-abandoned tunnel near Highway 26 - but stay clear of this degrading and unstable structure.
GuideThe scenery and the placid, warm lake, make this my favorite place to camp in Oregon. The campsites can be very uneven for tents, but we’ve always made it work. The lake is never crowded and by using the trail that goes around the lake you can basically have your own private beach anywhere. The water is surprisingly warm. Can be very cold at night. Cell service is non-existent.
RangerI haven’t camped here in summer before, but am loving the experience. Lots of boaters, families, jet skis. Lots of fun happening. Great dog park. Beautiful views on the west side.
ScoutCove Palisades state park is pretty rad, especially if you’ve got a family! There’s a playground, a fenced in dog park, trail heads, showers, and a cute little camp store. If you’re looking for seclusion, this probably isn’t the park for you. But if you can get roll with the communal feel, Cove Palisades is great.
RangerWe arrived on a Monday afternoon of a long holiday weekend in October and the campground was about 1/4 full with half the sites closed for the season. Lots of trees, level paved pads, and electric and water hookup at all sites. $33 per night as of October 2020. Everything was clean and well maintained including a nice, roomy trash/recycling station and dual dump stations with lots of room for lines. Good distance between sites and the campground was very quiet. There was a separate grassy fenced dog area as nice as some of the dog parks in our neighborhood in Portland. We usually go for a more rustic/dispersed setup because we don’t want to be right on top of our neighbors when we camp, and we were pleasantly surprised by how idyllic this site was. Would stay again!
LegendWe followed our RV GPS and WAZE, which agreed until we got near the state park. We checked out the confirmation email, which stated to follow the signs. We could have gotten to the campground(CG) following either our RV GPS or WAZE but held steady on following the signs. We arrived at the upper Crooked River CG early, so there was no one at the check-in; however, a ranger pulled up just as we were looking at the information board and she checked us in. We then proceeded to back-in site E61 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). We had no problem backing into our site, and the pad was just long enough for our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. We only paid an$8 online booking fee with the Oregon State Park Disabled Veterans Pass. The utilities were in the middle of the site, so that was convenient. The water pressure was close to 60 psi, and we used a reducer. Verizon was 1 bar, and as we were on the northwest edge of the CG, we had no problem getting a north shot for Starlink. There are mature trees in the CG, mainly on the interior sites, so satellite could be iffy in some sites. We were here the first week of October; only the first loop and the associated bathhouse were open. Sites on the NW edge of the CG from E71- E41 could be good for north or south satellites. Sites E65- E55 on the edge provide very nice mountain views. They have a large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog park on the east side of the CG. Madras, 15 minutes away, has your major amenities. We enjoyed seeing deer moving around the CG, plus amazing views of the mountains and canyon.
GuidePelton park was clean and well taken care of during our visit. The park is very family-friendly, with easy physical access to restrooms, the docks and playground equipment. Pet-friendly too, stocked poo bags, poles by restrooms to hold leashes and a small fenced-in area to let the dogs run and play. Docks were clean and safe. Rental boats were well-maintained. The yomes are small, 6 people and 2 dogs is tight and gear had to stay outside with that many people, but we all fit. The lake itself is beautiful, good fishing, and appreciate the 10mph speed limit throughout the majority of the lake.
Camping spots along the Deschutes River in Maupin are situated in high desert terrain at around 1,000 feet elevation with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. The region features dramatic river canyons cutting through sagebrush plateaus. Several campgrounds provide direct river access for fishing, rafting, and cooling off during hot weather.
Deschutes River rafting: Maupin City Park serves as a central hub for river activities. "We stayed at Maupin City Park between days rafting on the Deschutes. There was a happy vibe to the campground itself, and the facilities were clean and well-stocked. Boat tie-ups are available on the river that lead directly into the campground, so you don't have to pull up your boat for the night, and unloading is simple on the concrete dock," notes Kristina G.
Fly fishing access: The river areas near Oasis BLM Campground offer excellent fishing spots. According to Richard H., it's a "Basic no frills campground. Right on the river. Good for fishing or rafting." Eric P. adds: "Several spots to hike. Several other camping opportunities on the Deshutes byway as well. Plenty of opportunities for fly fishing in the area as well."
Lake activities: At Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort, visitors can enjoy water recreation beyond the river. Debbi T. explains, "Just grab a tent and a cooler because this place has everything you need. Rent a paddle boat or even a pontoon! In the overflow area you can play horseshoes."
Riverside camping: At Oasis BLM Campground, Laura M. reports, "Half the sites are right along the river. Each spot is different, but they're all kind of scattered about and none are fancy or completely private." The campground offers weekday rates of $8 and weekend rates of $12.
Full facilities: Imperial River Co. gets high marks for comfort and amenities. Nicole S. shares, "This place is so beautiful. Right on the river, clean and cell service is great. WiFi works great. Full hook-up's and showers. Great fishing and star gazing and a cute little town a walk away."
Train watching: Many campers mention the trains across the river from Oasis BLM Campground. Laura M. notes, "The train goes right along the river on the other side, which was neat for us but some people might not like the noise." This adds an interesting element for train enthusiasts.
Summer heat preparation: The high desert environment demands proper planning. Mari H. warns about Oasis BLM, "Desert environment. No water available except river water. It was over 100 degrees when we were there - bring shade canopy or tent!!!"
Limited availability: Popular campgrounds fill quickly. At Trillium Lake Campground, Molly H. advises, "Reservations are hard to get we booked at 6am, six months out and felt very lucky to get three spots for our family Campout."
Security considerations: Some campgrounds have reported theft issues. Mike H. cautions about Maupin City Park: "Our only issue is that our first night, at about 2am, I was woken up by footsteps outside our trailer window. I looked out to see we hat appeared to be a younger adult male dressed in all black who pulled the coolers and chairs out from under our trailer. This is a nice little park, but don't leave your valuables out overnight."
Kid-friendly water access: Bonney Crossing provides gentle creek access ideal for children. Scott B. shares, "Kids loved spending time exploring the creek and cooling off in it. Campsites are first come first serve and only has 7 established sites."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Maupin: For pet owners, Maupin offers several options. At Trillium Lake, Gayle K. notes it's "dog friendly long as your dogs are leashed." Similarly, Hunt Park welcomes pets in a quieter setting.
On-site entertainment: Some campgrounds offer additional activities beyond water recreation. Debbi T. mentions Pine Hollow has "a small store, arcade, restaurant with great pub food, ice cream, and a Bar Lounge with pool table," making it suitable for families with varied interests.
Site selection: At Maupin City Park, Russ H. advises, "We stayed in an 18 foot trailer. The sites are a little tight for ginormous 36 foot trailers with multiple slideouts. We fit just fine. You may have to park your tow vehicle in the overflow lot across the street."
Accessibility: Many pet-friendly camping areas near Maupin can accommodate RVs but with size limitations. For Oasis BLM Campground, Mari H. notes it "Has two entrances - handy for trailers and RV's - you can pull through the campground."
Cell service: For those working remotely, Laura M. reports that at Oasis BLM Campground there's "Good cell reception for ATT and Verizon," making it suitable for digital nomads needing to stay connected while enjoying riverside camping.
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