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Deschutes River State Recreation Area

Its 63 sites are reservable through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica), camping costs Residents: electric $29-$55, primitive up to $17 a night (2026 statewide ranges), and it is open year-round. Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near The Dalles, Oregon.

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica)

State Park · The Dalles, Oregon

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View of the Columbia and Deschutes rivers, the Columbia River Gorge, and Deschutes River State Recreation Area. The state of Oregon, United States, is the main part of the photo, with WashinDeschutes River State Recreation Area, Wasco, Oregon oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Wasco, Oregon oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=1 / 3

View of the Columbia and Deschutes rivers, the Columbia River Gorge, and Deschutes River State Recreation Area. The state of Oregon, United States, is the main part of the photo, with Washin. Photo: Ipoellet at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites

Deschutes River State Recreation Area sits inside Deschutes River State Recreation Area. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Book a site
Fee
Residents: electric $29-$55, primitive up to $17 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
Booking window
Same day up to 6 months in advance
Cancellations
Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
63
Tent sites
18
RV sites
34
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
Some sites
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in any 30-night period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
193 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
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

Deschutes River State Recreation Area is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Sites at Deschutes River State Recreation Area are reserved through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) (https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/oregon-state-parks/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402465). Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance.
How much does it cost to camp at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Camping at Deschutes River State Recreation Area costs Residents: electric $29-$55, primitive up to $17 a night (2026 statewide ranges).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.
How many campsites does Deschutes River State Recreation Area have?
Deschutes River State Recreation Area has 63 campsites, including 18 tent sites and 34 RV sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Deschutes River State Recreation Area.
Does Deschutes River State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Some sites at Deschutes River State Recreation Area have hookups; others do not. 34 sites take RVs.
Is there drinking water at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Yes, Deschutes River State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deschutes River State Recreation Area.
When is Deschutes River State Recreation Area open?
Deschutes River State Recreation Area is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Deschutes River State Recreation Area is 14 nights in any 30-night period.
Are generators allowed at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Deschutes River State Recreation Area. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Deschutes River State Recreation Area?
Deschutes River State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Deschutes River State Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 9.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Horsethief Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Horsethief Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Maryhill State Park (5.1 miles to its center) , Columbia Hills State Park (9.5 miles to its center) , Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site (15 miles to its center) , and Goldendale Observatory State Park (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Reservable Lepage Park Rufus · Army Corps of Engineers Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Sherman County RV Park Moro · County Season Year-round Fee Nightly rates $15 to $40; weekly $200 (30 amp) or $250 (50 amp)

More campgrounds: camping near The Dalles and campgrounds in Sherman.

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Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Residents: electric $29-$55, primitive up to $17 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
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