This is The Deschutes River Rec. Area, which is on the Columbia River, not the Deschutes campground at The Cove Palisades State Park near Madras. Welcome to Deschutes State Recreation Area. We have 32 miles of bike trails and 7.5 miles of hiking trails. All sites allow Tents or RVs (with a 24 foot combined vehicle length restriction in T-Loop). A-Loop electric sites have 50/30/20 amp connections available. Restroom building closed from from late fall to early spring. Port-a-potty available. There is no water available from from late fall to early spring. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name.
Directions to Deschutes State Recreation Area Traveling east: On I-84 travel 12 miles east of The Dalles to the Deschutes State Recreation Area exit 97/Biggs Rufus Hwy. Continue eastbound 4 miles, cross the Deschutes River Bridge. The park is the first right after the bridge. Traveling west: On I-84 travel 34 miles west of Arlington to exit 104, turn left on Hwy 97. Go 1/4 mile and turn right on Biggs Rufus Hwy. Continue westbound 4.5 miles, turn left into park before crossing the Deschutes River Bridge. Traveling south: On Highway 97 travel approx. 10 miles from Goldendale, WA. Cross the Columbia River to Biggs Junction. Turn right on Biggs Rufus Hwy. Continue westbound 4.5 mile. Turn left into park before crossing the Deschutes River Bridge. Traveling north: On Hwy. 97 from Bend travel to Biggs Junction, turn left on Biggs Rufus Hwy. Continue westbound 4.5 miles. Turn left into park before crossing the Deschutes River Bridge.
OPRD is considering changing park rules that may impact your reservation including refunds and cancellations. Read more about proposed rules and share your comment. Extra Vehicles: Each campsite fee includes parking for one vehicle. Campers may have a total of two vehicles per site; extra vehicle is $10 per night. Alternative parking available only for 2nd vehicles that do not fit on parking pad. Additional vehicles will not be allowed in the park overnight. Now available: Register extra vehicles online when booking or before check-in. For general information about extra vehicles, visit the Oregon State Parks website. Please note: The campground is located near railroad tracks. Trains use their horn at all hours. Horses, even in a trailer, are not allowed in the overnight campground. There is no water available from late fall to mid March, weather dependent. Seasonal closures: A Loop is first come, first serve December 1st through March 31st B Loop, T Loop and the group camps are closed November 1st through March 31st. Restroom building closed late fall through mid March. Port-a-potty available. Sherman County Fire Ban Campfires are typically banned early summer through late fall - please call the park for information. Propane and white gas are allowed. A pass is needed to boat the Deschutes River,passes are available for purchase on our website. During summer months, motorboats are prohibited at certain times. Please contact the park at 541-739-2322 for more information. Prior to booking a site, please read: Changing a Reservation Canceling a Reservation
A loop 34 electrical sites with water (water shut off in winter) Flush toilets and hot showers (closed in winter) B loop (closed in winter) 14 primitive RV/tent sites G loop (closed in winter) 4 reservable group RV/tent camping areas Group areas accommodate up to five RVs or unlimited tents for up to 25 people T loop (closed in winter) Tents only, no trailers permitted Horse Trail Reservations can be booked through the park store at: https://store.oregonstateparks.org, under Tours/Events.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: 541-739-2322
Address: 89600 BIGGS-RUFUS HWY, WASCO, OR 97065
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