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Rattlesnake Canyon Campground Oregon

Rattlesnake Canyon Overview

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Rattlesnake Canyon campground has 9 primitive single-family campsites set along the Deschutes River about 22 miles north of Maupin. There is also 1 group camping area available. Campsites have some shade and several are water front with views of the river. All have great views of the soaring canyon cliffs.

This BLM campground is first-come, first serve and has potable water (one pump) and vault toilets. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. A put-in / launch for rafts and dirt boats is located about 1.5 miles downstream at Beavertail campground.

Rattlesnake Canyon – Area Recreation

Fishing is the main attraction in the area, but visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Rafting, kayaking and tubing are also popular with rafters often using the campground on overnight trips. FYI – a ‘boater pass’ is required for all boating or floating in the Lower Deschutes.

Other campgrounds in the Deschutes River Recreation Area include: Beavertail, Jones Canyon and Twin Springs.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities
  • Campsite Tables
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Group Camping
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Rafting
  • River
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
Lower Deschutes River Road
Maupin, Oregon 97037
541 416-6700

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# of Campsites:

9

Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

2,915

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