Can you reserve a site at Rattlesnake Canyon Campground?

No. Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Rattlesnake Canyon Campground, Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Located at the mouth of its namesake canyon and along the scenic Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway, Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is located 20.4 miles north of the city of Maupin, Oregon. Several campsites in the campground offer direct river access along a verdant strip of riparian vegetation.

Know Before You Go

Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is open year-round with 8 individual campsites, one group-use campsite, a vault toilet and garbage service. No drinking water or utility hookups are available.
No reservations are accepted; all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Campfires and smoking are allowed only from October 16 through May 31, annually, unless posted otherwise.
When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles.

Point of Interest

Rattlesnakes? Yes, but they are out and about in all low elevation desert river canyons in the region. As predators, rattlesnakes play an important ecological role in keeping small mammal populations in check. Please observe rattlesnakes from a safe distance and do not attempt to engage with them; they want to avoid you as much as you may want to avoid them.

Getting there

From Maupin, Oregon: Take Bakeoven Rd for ¼ mile, then turn left onto the BLM Access Rd/Deschutes River Rd at the Maupin City Park. Continue 8.2 miles to the stop sign at State Highway 218. Continue for ½ mile, then turn left on the graveled BLM Access Rd. Proceed another 10.9 miles; the campground is on the left.

45.33644, -120.93106 · 45°20'11.2"N 120°55'51.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	47	56	63	72	79	89	88	79	64	48	39
Low °F	27	29	32	36	41	45	51	50	45	37	31	27
Precip in	1.9	1.5	1.2	1.1	1.1	0.6	0.3	0.2	0.4	1.1	1.7	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.6 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

A Remote Off-Grid Kiosk (ROK) is available onsite for cashless camping transactions. Individual Campsites: Weekdays: $8.00 per night Weekends*: $12.00 per night Additional Vehicle: $2.00 (excludes towed vehicles) Senior Pass Holders are half price (Individual Campsites only) Group Campsites: Weekdays: $25.00 per night Weekends*: $35.00 per night *Weekend rates apply June 1 through September 15 $8.00/night fee applies Sunday through Thursday nights, Friday and Saturday night fee is $12.00/night, Group Sites are $25.00/night Sunday through Thursday nights, Friday and Saturday night fee is $35.00/night. May 15th September 15th. There is a $2.00 charge per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded).

Stay limit: 14 days.

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 Rattlesnake Canyon Campground

Can you reserve a site at Rattlesnake Canyon Campground?: No. Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Rattlesnake Canyon Campground?: 14 days.

Camping near Rattlesnake Canyon Campground

Lower Deschutes River Boater Pass 13 mi · Permit · we watch it
Oakbrook Day Use Area 2.4 mi · Facility
Twin Springs Campground 4.1 mi · Facility
Macks Canyon Recreation Site 4.5 mi · Facility
Buckhollow Boat Ramp 6.4 mi · Facility
Maupin Section Foreman House Historic Site 13.8 mi · Facility
Long Bend Campground 17.4 mi · Facility
Devil's Canyon Campground 17.9 mi · Facility
Nena Day Use Area 18.9 mi · Facility
Locked Gate Day Use Area 19.4 mi · Facility
Little Badger Campground 20.5 mi · Campground
Bonney Crossing Campground 23.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-29.

Rattlesnake Canyon Campground