Jones Canyon Campground Oregon

Jones Canyon Overview

Jones Canyon campground has 10 campsites along the Lower Deschutes Wild & Scenic River about 19 miles north of Maupin. Campsites 1 and 10 are designated for group camping.  Some sites are waterfront and most have water views. Only a few campsites have shade from trees.

This BLM campground is first-come, first serve and has potable water (one pump) and vault toilets. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. A put-in / launch for rafts and dirt boats is located about 2.5 miles downstream at Beavertail campground. There is also another put-in 6 miles upstream at the Buckhollow or Pine Tree picnic areas.

Jones Canyon – Area Recreation

Fishing is the main attraction in the area, but visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Rafting, kayaking and tubing are also popular with rafters often using the campground on overnight trips. FYI – a ‘boater pass’ is required for all boating or floating in the Lower Deschutes.

Other campgrounds in the Deschutes River Recreation Area include: Beavertail, Rattlesnake Canyon and Twin Springs.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• River
• Stargazing
• Tubing
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing