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Three Creeks Lake Campground
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Three Creeks Lake Campground

Key West, Oregon
4.6 (80 reviews)

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About Three Creeks Lake Campground

Overview Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Recreation Neighboring 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...

Overview
Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.Recreation
Neighboring 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
Three Creeks Lake Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. 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
This campground sits right on the water 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.Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
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Key West is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

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Local Weather

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Three Creeks Lake Campground Reviews

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John K

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by John K

The darkest night sky… we could see every star!!! Nice clean campground. Be aware… The last 3 to 4 miles getting there is a harsh washboard road

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Dawn Craig

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Dawn Craig

We stayed here for about 2 weeks. This camp and one across the lake that we canoed to. The road to these campgrounds are suitable for anything with 4WD or dirt bikes. We have a truck camper and about rolled it through the small car sized ruts that cover this road for about 4 miles. The lake is absolutely stunning and the fishing is great, if you know how to fish for trout. The store is shut down,... We stayed here for about 2 weeks. This camp and one across the lake that we canoed to. The road to these campgrounds are suitable for anything with 4WD or dirt bikes. We have a truck camper and about rolled it through the small car sized ruts that cover this road for about 4 miles. The lake is absolutely stunning and the fishing is great, if you know how to fish for trout. The store is shut down, so bring your own bait, water and pack out your trash. There was a burn ban but we could have fires in the designated camping areas that were numbered and had fire pits. There is a trail that goes to the Little Three Creek Lake and another smaller pond. this trail is not marked and not easy to see from the road (at the camp across the lake). It is about a mile long and we’ll worth the trip. No one we talked to, nor us, caught fish from this lake but it was most definitely secluded and amazingly quiet. I would definitely come back here again in the warmer months. As September set in it started to frost. A park Ranger told us it would be winter in October till sometime around June. I would have given this a 5 star if the roads were better.

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Michelle Brinson

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Michelle Brinson

I visited this wonderful place with two people very close to my heart, it is the most relaxing and calming place to visit. Waking up to watch the sunrise and watching baby birds from a small tree individually run quickly to have a drink from the lake and run back to their nest, and then two baby chipmunks playfully chase each other around a log. To top it off when we canoed around the lake we saw... I visited this wonderful place with two people very close to my heart, it is the most relaxing and calming place to visit. Waking up to watch the sunrise and watching baby birds from a small tree individually run quickly to have a drink from the lake and run back to their nest, and then two baby chipmunks playfully chase each other around a log. To top it off when we canoed around the lake we saw a bald eagle graciously perched on top of a large tree, it was most certainly a beautiful and mindfulness moment. If you love camping, you will love Three Creek Lake.

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Kimberlee

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Kimberlee

This place is amazing! Make sure you go to the store while you're there. They are awesome!Believe me, you will not be disappointed. The service is totally phenomenal. They are rock stars!

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Tim Scott

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by Tim Scott

Still very beautiful but it is incredibly busy, no serenity here. All day traffic and loud crowds. Did I mention its beautiful?

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