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From Madras, Oregon: Drive 12.4 miles north on State Highway 26. Immediately before the Deschutes River crossing, turn right and look for the brown Mecca Flat Road sign. Turn left on this road and drive another 1.6 miles to the site along the narrow single-lane road.
_Day-Use/Trailhead_ : No Fee
_Camping_ : $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).
Isolated campground on the bank of the Deschutes makes for a fantastic disconnect from the day-to-day grind. Spent a couple nights here the week after Labor Day and was one of two campers. Good rainbow trout fishing. It’s high desert so very few trees; gets warm during the day but spectacular views.
Other than the puncture vine/goat heads it was great! The Deschutes River is beautiful, the rock walls spectacular especially in the morning light/setting sun. The bathrooms were clean and the anglers friendly. The Eagle Crossing diner close by had great cinnamon rolls, pie, fry bread and coffee for breakfast. I really enjoyed the staff there at breakfast. Camped with my boys one night end of August after hunting but will have to go back to fish.
Great camp ground. It’s first come first serve. This is a perfect spot to go fishing from. You can either camp over night or day park then walk down stream.
