Openings · last 7 days
13
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-267071
When Driftwood Campground - Deschutes reopens
Driftwood Campground - Deschutes's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
24
Openings · last 90 days
25
Only 25 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 18 monitored sites
Of the 162 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 72 open for online reservation · 44 reserved · 46 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 18 monitored sites, 15 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
55.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 72 of 162 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online55.6%
Open site-nights72 / 162
Reserved (of online inventory)44 / 116
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings22
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 50 fall on weekdays and 22 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 72 of 162 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 18 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 06 | 6 |
| 09 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
72 open site-nights across 15 sites at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 13 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 06.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 09 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 10 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 11 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 12 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 14 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 15 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 16 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 17 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 03 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 04 | 24 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 01 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 02 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 05 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 07 | 18 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
About Driftwood Campground - Deschutes
Overview
Driftwood Campground is the first of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.
Recreation
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 (North), Hope (Middle) and Charity (South). The Three Sisters are 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.
Facilities
Driftwood Campground can accommodate tent only. 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.
Natural Features
All sites in this campground fall on the lakeside providing campers with wonderful views of adjacent Three Creeks Lake. 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.
Nearby Attractions
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. The trail was created in the 1980s primarily to serve long-distance horse riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. It is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
18 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups18 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Sisters, OR: Travel about 16 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).
P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-267071 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-267071 · Driftwood Campground - Deschutes · Sisters OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes?
Reservations for Driftwood Campground - Deschutes are made through Recreation.gov. 72 of 162 tracked site-nights are currently open (44.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 25 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes in the last 7 days, 24 over 30 days and 25 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 06. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 18 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes?
September 2026, with 72 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 162.
When is the next open date at Driftwood Campground - Deschutes?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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