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Three Creek Lake Campground
Located on the south side of Three Creek Lake, this 11-site campground offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating.
There is a primitive boat ramp on the east shore for non-motorized boating; no motors are permitted on this lake.
Find a map of this campground here.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summer 2023: The Sisters Ranger District plans to reconstruct the non-paved portion of Forest Service Road 16 this spring and early summer. During the reconstruction, Forest Service Road 16 will be closed to all access, including vehicle, pedestrian, biking, and equestrian use, between the gate at Upper Three Creek Lake SnoPark south to Three Creek Lake to provide for public and operator safety due to heavy equipment and large truck traffic in the area. Due to the temporary road closure, Driftwood Campground, Three Creek Lake Campground and Three Creek Meadow Campground and Horse Camp, will delay their openings to July 21. Central Cascades Wilderness Permits for Park Meadow and Tam McArthur Rim Trailheads will also be delayed until July 21. Campgrounds and wilderness permits may be available earlier if road work is completed ahead of schedule. More Info |
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| Operational Hours: | Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. |
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees: |
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| Permit Info: | This campground borders the Three Sisters Wilderness where wilderness restrictions apply. From the Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead, the Tam McArthur Trail #4078 climbs south up on to Tam McArthur Rim and then turns west. The trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Maximum site spur length is 20 feet. PLEASE NOTE: This campground borders the Three Sisters Wilderness where wilderness restrictions apply. |
| Closest Towns: | Sisters |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Vista Recreation |
| Information Center: | Sisters Ranger District 201 N. Pine Street PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-7700 |
General Information
Directions:From Sisters, OR: Travel 17.0 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 11 single site(s) |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Fish Species | Brook trout and wild rainbow trout |
Day Hiking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Maps
Location