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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. Restroom bldg closed from Nov. 1 through March 15. Port-a-potty available. There is no water available from Nov 1 to March 15. 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. |
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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. |
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Horse Passes will be booked through the Oregon Information Center, 800-551-6949. |
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Deschutes River State Recreation Area |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402465&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Only one vehicle is included with standard camp fees. A second vehicle kept at a campsite (or alternate parking area) is subject to a nightly Extra Vehicle fee. Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite, including your camping unit. The nightly Extra Vehicle fee is currently $7.00. There is no water available from Nov 1 to mid March, weather permitting. Seasonal closures: A loop is first-come, first served annually from November 1 - mid-April. B Loop closed November through April. Group Camps and T loop (primitive sites) closed November through February. Restroom bldg closed from Nov. 1 through mid March. Port-a-potty available. Sherman County Fire Ban Campfires are banned July 1 through September 30. Propane, white gas and briquets are allowed. Please note: The campground is located near railroad tracks. Trains use their horn at all hours. There is an $8 reservation fee per site reserved. An $8 transaction fee is charged for any date or site changes made to an existing reservation. *Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the end of the stay will only pay an $8 transaction fee. Reservations for more the five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the beginning of the stay will pay an $8 transaction fee and the nightly rate for each night cancelled. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation, their designee or the primary occupant may access, change or cancel the reservation. For information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 1 day to 9 months in advance. Internet reservations become available at midnight. Call center reservations are available Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm at 800-452-5687. |
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