Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Three Creeks Meadow Campground is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature. It shares the area with the Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp which is designed for horse campers only so campers should be advised there may be horses in the area.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 011 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Three Creeks Meadow Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. This campground shares the area with the Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp which is designed for horse campers only; be advised there may be horses in the area. Sites 001-011 are for regular camping and the adjacent horse camp sites 012-020 are for horse camping only.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Sisters, OR: Travel 15.2 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
| Nearest town | Sisters, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.1384° N, 121.6438° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
15 mi from the campground
- WildfireBench
37 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 17.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 17.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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A Photographic Tour of Three Creek Meadow Campground West of Bend, Oregon
Worth a stop
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.
- 6.7 mi
- 8.2 miTodd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miJeff View Tie XC0.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miPeak View Snowshoe1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.6 miNancy'S Loop XC1.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miSnow Creek XC4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.8 miWarren'S XC1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miThree Creek Loop ↗5.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.8 miTam McArthur Rim Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest, which overlaps Deschutes National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- inDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
- 2.5 miThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bend Skyliners LodgeBuilding · Bend · 9.6 mi
- Sisters High SchoolBuilding · Sisters · 11.6 mi
- Elk Lake Guard StationBuilding · Bend · 13.4 mi
Natural features
Named for the adjacent Three Creeks Lake, this campground is just a short drive from the water with wonderful views of lake and surrounding area. 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.
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, Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are a 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
Sites at Three Creeks Meadow Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Three Creeks Meadow Campground have?
11 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Three Creeks Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
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, Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Three Creeks Meadow Campground?
Sisters, Oregon. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Three Creeks Meadow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp (0.6 mi), Driftwood Campground - Deschutes (2.7 mi), and Three Creeks Lake Campground (3.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby