Established Camping
Trapper Creek Campground
About
National Forest
Deschutes National Forest
Overview
Trapper Creek Campground is located in the Crescent Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest. Heavily forested and situated on a small stream that feeds into Odell Lake, this campground is a favorite in the area. Sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.
Recreation
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall. Anglers have the opportunity to fish in clear, cold lakes and streams for abundant salmon and trout. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular during the winter. For anglers, Odell Lake is considered one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake has an average depth is 132 feet, which makes it ideal habitat for lake trout and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and whitefish are also found in the lake. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but visitors should be aware of afternoon winds, as the lake can get dangerously rough. A boat ramp is provided at the campground.
Facilities
Trapper Creek Campground offer sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping. The sites are secluded, and many are tucked away in thick forested areas. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Drinking water are also available.
Natural Features
Nearby Odell Lake offers views across the water to Diamond Peak, the most prominent peak in nearby Diamond Peak Wilderness. At an elevation of 8,744 feet, this shield volcano formed as the entire Cascades mountain range was undergoing volcanic activity and uplift. Mixed stands of pine and fir trees tower over a variety of springtime flowers. Huckleberry is common in the underbrush of the campground. Wildlife found in the area include deer, elk, pine martens, ravens, native fish and an occasional black bear.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors will also 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 Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. A nearby resort on Odell Lake offers lodging and a general store with camping supplies, coffee, snacks and fishing licenses.
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Nice campground near lakes/creeks
Stayed at this campground in late July and couldn’t have asked for better weather. We stayed two different sites- one closer to hwy (can’t recall the site #), then one right on the creek (#3). Both were good size. Creek site was far superior due to the extremely large size site and sound of the babbling brook which drowned out the traffic of the hwy. Easy creek access using a trail from our site, and lake access only a short walk away. This campground has so much potential, but the proximity to the hwy and railroad were a bit of a bummer. Trains kept us up our first two nights, so earplugs are a must. If you can, try to get a site near the creek or lake where it’s a lot quieter at night. Amenities at the campground are what you’d expect: access to potable water, fairly clean pit toilets. Great spot for families, since there are different lakes all the way up and down the hwy in this area. Bend is also fairly close if you’re interested in taking a day trip. The small resort- type campground about a mile away had a general store with ice, wood and some basic food items (hot dogs, etc.). If you’re booking sites in the latter half of summer #1 bring some bug spray (not a huge deal, but will come in handy) and #2 keep an eye on campfire burn bans/ air quality reports before you a arrive, as wildfire season can put a damper on your plans.
Pandemic Camping for the 4th of July weekend
We had a lovely weekend on Odell Lake. Fully booked campground on the weekend of 4th of July. Reserve early. Well maintained. We stayed in site 23. We didn't have lake access, but an easy walk down to the boat dock, or the trail that runs along creeks and to the lake. There is beach area for swimming just off the trail. This is a powerboat friendly lake. It got a bit chilly still in early July at night, but there are plenty of firewood to purchase. There are some interesting fish restoration projects happening from the lake up the creek that runs along the campground. There are several nice sites by the water that I made notes for future reference:
14 is a good single lakeside site
18/17 would be great to reserve side/by/side as they are a bit open to each other
20 is nice, but right next to the boat ramp.
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Pretty campground
We stayed on a Sunday night so there weren’t many people. Our site was next to the creek and it was a short walk to the lake. Sites aren’t close together. Would like to go back.
Location
Trapper Creek Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From I-5 take exit 188A, heading west on Highway 58 for 62.4 miles, then continue 1.9 miles south on Road 5810 to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 208
Crescent, OR 97733
Coordinates
43.5825 N
122.045 W