Can you reserve a site at Locked Gate Day Use Area?

No. Locked Gate Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Locked Gate Day Use Area, Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

You know when you've arrived at Locked Gate Day Use Area. The name may be a bit unimaginative but it is the locked gate at this location that precludes further public motorized access to the south. Here, however, you can park your vehicle, load your pack and hike another 4.7 miles along the Deschutes River Trail to the far more imaginatively-named Buckskin Mary Rapids. Motorized use on the trail-atop-a-road beyond the gate is open only to private land owners.

Know Before You Go

Private Property: Respect the surrounding private property; leave the trail only when crossing designated public lands.
Boundaries: Look for "Entering" and "Leaving" signs that mark the boundaries of public land.
Regulations: Firearms and wheeled vehicles, including bicycles, are not permitted beyond the gate on private lands as per owner rules.
River Access: There is a steep but short trail leading to the river from the day use area. No boat launching or overnight camping is allowed.

As you prepare for your hike, keep these guidelines in mind to ensure a safe and respectful experience at Locked Gate Day Use Area.

Getting there

From City Park in Maupin, Oregon: Drive south via BLM Access Rd/Deschutes River Rd for 7.5 miles; the recreation site is at the gated road terminus.

45.09290, -121.12823 · 45°5'34.4"N 121°7'41.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	45	53	59	68	75	86	86	77	63	48	39
Low °F	25	26	31	34	41	46	52	52	47	37	30	25
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 22.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No fees.

Stay limit: Day use only

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Locked Gate Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Locked Gate Day Use Area?: No. Locked Gate Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Locked Gate Day Use Area?: Day use only

Camping near Locked Gate Day Use Area

Lower Deschutes River Boater Pass 6.4 mi · Permit · we watch it
Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Nena Day Use Area 0.6 mi · Facility
Devil's Canyon Campground 1.7 mi · Facility
Long Bend Campground 2.3 mi · Facility
Maupin Section Foreman House Historic Site 5.6 mi · Facility
Buckhollow Boat Ramp 13.2 mi · Facility
Rock Creek Reservoir Campground 15.2 mi · Campground
Twin Springs Campground 16.1 mi · Facility
Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery (Oregon) 16.7 mi · Facility
Little Badger Campground 16.8 mi · Campground
Bonney Crossing Campground 17.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Locked Gate Day Use Area