Deschutes River State Rec Area
Overview
Deschutes River State Rec Area is in Wasco, OR 97065. The available information identifies it as a campground with tent camping mentioned in reviews. Reviewers describe it as a place used for both camping and overnight parking.
Verified review excerpts mention a primitive camping area with a picnic table and a firepit with a grate. Other reviews mention clean bathrooms and showers, as well as parking that was described as plentiful. One review also notes that payment was accepted by card and check for overnight parking.
Several reviews describe the campground as quiet, clean, and relaxing. One reviewer mentioned that the park was quiet and that the staff or rangers were awesome, while another said the staff was incredibly nice. A review also noted some highway noise and trains passing through, but said they were not too bad.
Review excerpts also mention fishing on the Columbia River, hiking the trails, and spending time at a picnic table on the river. One review advises visitors to watch out for rattlesnakes and ticks, and another mentions geese. These details come from visitor comments and are included here as reported.
Overall, Deschutes River State Rec Area appears to suit visitors looking for tent camping, primitive camping, overnight parking, and access to basic facilities such as bathrooms and showers. The reviews also point to a setting that has been described as quiet and clean by multiple visitors.
Location
90910 Biggs-Rufus HwyWasco, Oregon 97065
Nearby Campgrounds
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- Sherman County RV Park — Moro, Oregon 12.8 miles away
- Macks Canyon — Grass Valley, Oregon 14.9 miles away
- LePage Park — Wasco, Oregon 15.0 miles away
- Turkey Hole - WDFW — Lyle, Washington 18.0 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions About Deschutes River State Rec Area
Does Deschutes River State Rec Area allow pets?
No, Deschutes River State Rec Area does not allow pets.