Swamp Wells
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Swamp Wells open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Swamp Wells, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
West Bend Area Trail Closures
Agency closure covering Deschutes National Forest · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
West Bend IRSC- Area, Road and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-03 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Cabin Butte Area Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-01 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Cave Resource Protection Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-02 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 5,421 ft
- Bend/Fort Rock Ranger DistrictDeschutes National Forest
Swamp Wells is a campground in Oregon at about 5,421 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Scandia RV13 mi away
- Wanderlust Tours13 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Swamp Wells
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 20°
Feb
43° / 21°
Mar
50° / 24°
Apr
57° / 25°
May
65° / 33°
Jun
72° / 37°
Jul
84° / 41°
Aug
83° / 40°
Sep
76° / 34°
Oct
62° / 28°
Nov
46° / 24°
Dec
37° / 19°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunriver, OR, 10.1 mi away at 4,180 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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