Three Creeks Lake Campground, near Sisters, Oregon, is a picturesque spot that draws visitors with its stunning lake views and outdoor activities. The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

Visitors rave about the beautiful lake, which is great for swimming, canoeing, and fishing, with plenty of brook and rainbow trout to catch. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, and the nearby Tam McArthur Rim trail provides breathtaking views of the Three Sisters mountains. As one camper noted, “What a great spot to camp,” highlighting the scenic beauty that makes this place special.

While the campground has its quirks, like a lack of running water and some rustic facilities, many appreciate the natural setting and the chance to connect with fellow campers. The atmosphere can get lively, especially with local visitors enjoying the area, so be prepared for a bit of socializing. If you're looking for a family-friendly environment with plenty of outdoor fun, Three Creeks Lake Campground is worth checking out.

## Overview

 Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.
## Recreation

 Neighboring Driftwood Campground is at the head of the Tam McArthur Trail which is a short, reasonably easy hike that provides great views of the Sisters' Faith (North), Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are volcanic peaks and are the third-, fourth- and fifth-highest peaks in Oregon. Three Creeks Lake is easy to fish from shore or by wading, but boat fishing is the most popular method. Only non-motorized boating is allowed.
## Natural Features

 This campground sits right on the water providing campers with wonderful views of adjacent Three Creeks Lake. Located in a glacial cirque below Tam McArthur Rim, the lake is 28-acre alpine gem with an elevation of 6,550 ft. surrounded by old growth forest. The outlet stream from the lake flows northward and is joined by two other streams to form Three Creek. The shoreline of Three Creek Lake varies from gentle slope to rocky cliff. Maximum depth is 28 feet down the center and near the cliff on the south end of the lake. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, as well as the nearby Tam McArthur Trail and Sisters Wilderness Trails. Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Many enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. To the north the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform allows visitors the chance to view a variety of types of fish while the Metolius Research Natural Area gives bird watchers ample opportunities. Visit the Metolius Fish Hatchery or Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery display ponds to observe and feed different types of salmon and other fish. The Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, is more than 100 miles in length and begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters, Oregon. The trail was created in the 1980s primarily to serve long-distance horse riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. It is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Three Creeks Lake Campground

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The Best Camping Near Sisters, Oregon

What a great spot to camp. I just spent 3 days there with my son. The campground has numbered lots that surround the lake. Great views of the water and you can see the 3 Sisters mountains as well. Be sure to hike the Tam McArthur rim trail to get up above the lake and see it all.

Cons: mosquitos and flys. Not terrible but definitely an issue for us. Nothing some bug spray wouldn’t fix.

Amazing Lake

This campsite is perfect for families. The lake is large enough to kayak, paddle board, or fish in. Bonus for families with small kids is a beach like area with shallow water. Don’t forget to day hike up further to see a couple hidden pools of water. Check out the small store and grab some ice-cream!!! The one downside is no running water so make sure to bring enough for drinking, cleaning and cooking with. Also, get there early since sites are first come first and don’t cost. For a family with five kids we will for sure be back!!!

Family friendly campsite!!!

Stayed here on our first night around the broken top loop.  Clean Pit Toilets, and was clean and quiet.

Solid Little Campground

The new management company definitely forgets to make the rounds. The place was packed with day users and campsites were overcrowded (12 cars next to us, 25 people in one site). 
It is a lovely lake but human impact may shut it down. 

I'm sure covid has played a part, but the reserve system is  bringing in a different type of camper than we are comfortable with, and pushing away those "in exploration mode". 

I hope something happens soon before the area degenerates into a dog park/party place.

Too many people

Beautiful lake for swimming. Read mountain biking. Excellent hiking.

A nice little campground

I love three creeks lake! The lake is small, lots of fish, every area around the lake is beautiful!

The campsites around the lake ate all on a small hill side, we camp with our car, so it made running back and forth when we needed things a bit of a hassle. But that wasnt too big of a deal!

Fire pits and picnic tables were at everysite as well as parking pull ins at most of them! All are right on the side of the lake!

My favorite lake!

The road in from Sisters is very rough. Then when you get to the road to the camp it’s even worse. We talked to a park ranger who said the contractors lost the contract to do maintenance. The ruts and pot holes are the size of a small car, so if you have a big rig you can make it just drive extremely SLOW! 

The Lake is beautiful and abundant with fish. Brookies and Rainbow Trout mostly. 

People were swimming and the air temp got down to 30 at night and maybe 70 during the day. The water temp was way colder. 

We took our canoe out a few days, (no motorized boats allowed on the lake) some days it got to windy. It was beautiful even with the nearby fire going on, there was a lot of smoke. 

We stayed a week. There is no fee at this time due to the lack of camp hosts and contractors who couldn’t keep up maintenance. The bathrooms are RANCID. But are stocked with TP. I would still advise bringing your own. 

No water. No trash. No electricity. 
The sites are super close together, so not a lot of privacy. 

I definitely would have gave it 5 stars if the road was in better condition and i didn’t think we were going to roll our rig in a ravine. 

This is a very popular spots with the locals, so a lot of young people partying (not just on weekends). 

Not a lot of bugs. A few flies and A LOT of bees. I would suggest bringing some sort of bee catcher. We picked one up at a store in Sisters. 

There are about 10 to 12 spots. Not really numbered. 

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