Some Deschutes NF campgrounds open for spring break

Due to unseasonably warm conditions, the Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will be opening select campgrounds during the week of Bend-La Pine Schools’ spring break, as long as conditions remain favorable.

For the week of March 23-31, several campgrounds across the three Deschutes National Forest ranger districts are slated to open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, officials said.

There will be limited amenities, including no trash service and no water, although bathrooms will be open and maintained. Each campground fee will be reduced due to the lack of services, with some campgrounds discounted to up to 50 percent off the regular rate.

The following campgrounds will be open on each ranger district:

· Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District: North Twin, South Twin, Big River and Fall River.

· Crescent Ranger District: Crescent Creek, East Davis Lake, Sunset Cove and Princess Creek – Day Use boat launch only.

· Sisters Ranger District: Camp Sherman, Smiling River, Pine Rest, Gorge, Allen Springs, Lower Bridge, Link Creek (with three yurts available on Recreation.gov )

If wet or snowy conditions return to these areas, campgrounds will remain closed to protect resources, officials said.