Camp Tamarack - General Information
Setting . . . . . . Camp Tamarack sits nestled beneath the tall green trees of the Deschutes National Forest, on the shore of pristine Dark Lake. Lying between the Mount Jefferson and Mount Washington Wilderness areas at 3,750 feet in central Oregon's Cascades, Tamarack is 15 miles northwest of the quaint Old West town of Sisters, an hour from Bend or Redmond, and three hours southeast of Portland.
Accommodations
. . . . . . . Campers live in rustic, dormitory style
cabins with double-deck bunks and heaters for those cool evenings.
Each dorm becomes a "family" where everyone assists in keeping things
tidy and shares a summer and perhaps a lifetime of friendship. There
are wash houses with sinks and showers with hot and cold water and
outdoor port-a-potties.
Our lodge consists of a beautiful "knotty pine" living room, welcoming creek stone fireplace and a spacious dining area where nutritious, delicious meals are served.
In addition to the residential buildings there is a hobby house for arts and crafts. The gazebo is a special place to meet friends, read, or just hang out gazing at the lake.
At the corral and horse arena, instruction and fun fill a camper's busy days. Tennis courts, a basketball hoop, and a sports-shed packed with equipment provide plenty of chances to play with friends.
Camp Tamarack is proud of its 73-year tradition in the Deschutes National Forest in central Oregon. Camp Tamarack operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the United States Forest Service. Persons of any race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or with any handicapping conditions are welcome to use and enjoy all facilities, programs and services of Camp Tamarack, located in the Deschutes National Forest and under the jurisdiction of the USDA. Discrimination in any form is strictly against policy and should be reported to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250.