USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Whistler Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 5,715 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 2700000 · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Prineville, Oregon
About
US Forest Service campground. Located on the northern edge of Mill Creek Wilderness, this campground is located within walking distance from the Wildcat North Trailhead. There are many standing dead trees here so be careful where you wander and where you set your camp. Whistler Springs rockhounding site is located within the campground shortly downhill from the restroom that has a tendency to draw enthusiasts. For visitors who are interested in either hiking in preserved wilderness areas, or scavenging for some beautiful stones this is a great place to spend some time. Visit our Rocks and Minerals page for more information on rockhounding. View a vicinity map of Mill Creek Wilderness and trails; NOTE: The road getting to the campground, as well as the road within the campground, are both very rough. Recreational vehicles and trailers are not recommended. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 22° | -4° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 21° | -12° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 22° | 6° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 27° | 10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 35° | 22° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 40° | 30° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 50° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 50° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 43° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 35° | 24° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 28° | 7° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 21° | -1° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Bingham Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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- Wildcat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Wildwood Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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