Northwest Wildflowers

Wildflower Destinations > Central Oregon

Scout Camp Trail

Jefferson County, Oregon

Bureau of Land Management

Fees: none

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 2100'-2723'

Current status (as of 4/25/24): blooming

Notes: The terrain on this trail is similar to Alder Springs on the other side of the Deschutes River, but with an easier drive and a shorter hike.

Peak wildflower bloom on the Scout Camp Trail is typically from mid-April through May into mid-June, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until the end of June.*

Typical year:

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.