About this campground
Located at the mouth of its namesake canyon and along the scenic Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway, Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is located 20.4 miles north of the city of Maupin, Oregon. Several campsites in the campground offer direct river access along a verdant strip of riparian vegetation. Know Before You Go Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is open year-round with 8 individual campsites, one group-use campsite, a vault toilet and garbage service. No drinking water or utility hookups are available. No reservations are accepted; all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campfires and smoking are allowed only from October 16 through May 31, annually, unless posted otherwise. When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles. Point of Interest Rattlesnakes? Yes, but they are out and about in all low elevation desert river canyons in the region. As predators, rattlesnakes play an important ecological role in keeping small mammal populations in check. Please observe rattlesnakes from a safe distance and do not attempt to engage with them; they want to avoid you as much as you may want to avoid them.
Getting there
From Maupin, Oregon: Take Bakeoven Rd for ¼ mile, then turn left onto the BLM Access Rd/Deschutes River Rd at the Maupin City Park. Continue 8.2 miles to the stop sign at State Highway 218. Continue for ½ mile, then turn left on the graveled BLM Access Rd. Proceed another 10.9 miles; the campground is on the left.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Beavertail CampgroundLower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River1 mi
- Jones Canyon CampgroundLower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River2 mi
- Twin Springs CampgroundLower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River4 mi
- Macks Canyon Recreation SiteLower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River5 mi
- Barlow Ranger DistrictMt. Hood National Forest13 mi
- Long Bend CampgroundLower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River17 mi
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