Deep Creek

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Deep Creek is a National Forest campground near Lakeview, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lakeview, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
4
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days; 28 days total per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,853 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Deep Creek is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 5,853 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deep Creek?
No. Deep Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek?
Camping at Deep Creek is free.
How many campsites does Deep Creek have?
Deep Creek has 4 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Deep Creek?
No. Deep Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Deep Creek open?
Deep Creek is open from May 15 to October 15.
How long can you stay at Deep Creek?
The stay limit at Deep Creek is 14 days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Deep Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Deep Creek itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Deep Creek?
Deep Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Deep Creek

More campgrounds: camping near Lakeview and campgrounds in Lake.

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