Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, Oregon Weather
Trailhead • Central Oregon
Wildcat Campground is a Forest Service fee campground in the Mill Creek canyon of the Ochoco National Forest. It lies about 10 miles up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 33) from US 26, east of Prineville. The Twin Pillars Trailhead beside it is the southern gateway to the Mill Creek Wilderness and Twin Pillars Trail #832.
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Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead weather today and through the year
It's 43°F at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead right now (feels like 37°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 38. Today's forecast high at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead is 58°F, 15°F above the mid November normal of 43°F. The best window tomorrow is noon to 3 PM, at about 41°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 54).
July is the warmest month at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 22°F. January is the wettest month (2.7 in.), out of about 19.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 9 AM to noon in August, and 9 AM to noon in July.
Wildcat sits on the floor of the Mill Creek canyon, at the low southern edge of the Mill Creek Wilderness, under a forest that still shelters old-growth species. That mix of shade, creek and canyon is why the Forest Service pitches it as an escape from the desert heat. Summer afternoons here are much cooler than in Prineville, and the forest keeps the sun off camp for much of the day.
Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
What to expect at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window tomorrow is noon to 3 PM, at about 41°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 54).
Hiking conditions
No daylight hour in the next week is forecast to be dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Saturday looks best for Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, with a 47°F high and midday comfort near 49. Thursday looks weakest (34).
This weekend
This weekend: Saturday 47°F/37°F with a 51% chance of rain, Sunday 44°F/34°F with a 78% chance of rain.
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (84%, about 0.19 in.).
Freezing nights
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.
Live weather map
Weather around Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead right now
Light rain and 43° at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead right now.
About the live weather map for Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
The map centers on Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations
Tip: Central Oregon temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steins Pillar | 2.7 mi | -1°F | 0% | 6 mph | a very similar climate |
| Mill Creek Wilderness | 3.8 mi | -3°F | 0% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Ochoco Reservoir | 11.5 mi | +3°F | 0% | 10 mph | about 41% less precipitation a year and windier summer afternoons (10 vs 7 mph) |
| Grizzly | 17.2 mi | -2°F | 1% | 10 mph | windier summer afternoons (10 vs 7 mph) |
| Prineville Reservoir State Park | 22.7 mi | +3°F | 0% | 10 mph | about 55% less precipitation a year and windier summer afternoons (10 vs 7 mph) |
| Skull Hollow Trailhead | 24.8 mi | +1°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 37% less precipitation a year and windier summer afternoons (10 vs 7 mph) |
Places with a climate like Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead's
- Antelope Flat Reservoir (32 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Davis Lake (85 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Crane Prairie Reservoir (75 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead weather by month
July is the warmest month at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 22°F. January is the wettest month (2.7 in.), out of about 19.1 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 2% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 9 AM to noon in August, and 9 AM to noon in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip | Wet days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 10 | 12% | 24% | 6 mph | 9.2 h | 31 |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.8 in | 8 | 8% | 29% | 7 mph | 10.4 h | 50 |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 1.8 in | 8 | 5% | 29% | 8 mph | 11.8 h | 48 |
| Apr | 51°F | 29°F | 1.7 in | 8 | 2% | 23% | 8 mph | 13.5 h | 54 |
| May | 60°F | 35°F | 1.9 in | 8 | 2% | 19% | 7 mph | 14.8 h | 68 |
| Jun | 67°F | 40°F | 1.3 in | 7 | 0% | 10% | 7 mph | 15.5 h | 78 |
| Jul | 79°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 4 | 0% | 2% | 7 mph | 15.2 h | 79 |
| Aug | 78°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 4 | 0% | 3% | 6 mph | 14.0 h | 82 |
| Sep | 70°F | 42°F | 0.7 in | 5 | 2% | 7% | 6 mph | 12.4 h | 84 |
| Oct | 57°F | 35°F | 1.5 in | 7 | 3% | 16% | 6 mph | 10.8 h | 64 |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 2.3 in | 9 | 5% | 21% | 6 mph | 9.5 h | 51 |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 9 | 13% | 22% | 6 mph | 8.8 h | 31 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead average about 5°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers nearby terrain. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead has actually seen.
What makes Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead's weather different
Among the 13 Central Oregon trailheads we track, Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead has the calmest summer afternoons.
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calmest summer afternoonsamong Central Oregon trailheads
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 9 mph with 1% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
Freezing hours
14 hbelow freezing on a typical December night
In December, the average stays at or below freezing for 14 hours of the night and morning.
Daylight
8.8–15.5 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead range from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:47 PM, and in mid-December around 4:26 PM.
Wildfire smoke
14 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead an average of 14 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Snow
17 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)
NOAA's HRRR model puts Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead at about 17 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 15 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
Seasons at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
- Warm seasonJun 26 – Sep 24 · highs 69°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 79°F.
- Cool seasonNov 26 – Feb 25 · highs 42°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 26 to Feb 25, when the average high is 42°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 22°F.
- Freezing nightsOct 30 – Apr 30 · lows 32°F or colder
Average lows at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead are at or below freezing from Oct 30 to Apr 30.
- Wet seasonOct 21 – May 31 · 79% of the year's precipitation
The wet season runs from Oct 21 to May 31, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 79% of the year's precipitation.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 22 and half of its annual total by Feb 11.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead averaged 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 3 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 14 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 11, 2025 (95°F) and the coldest night was Feb 12, 2025 (1°F). The wettest day was Mar 16, 2025 (1.25 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 40 mph on Feb 23, 2025.
- 14days at 90°F or hotter
- 118nights at or below freezing
- 3days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 14mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day95°FAug 11, 2025
- Coldest night1°FFeb 12, 2025
- Wettest day1.25 inMar 16, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust40 mphFeb 23, 2025
What shapes Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead's weather
The Mill Creek canyon also controls the wind and the nights at Wildcat. The ridges on both sides block most of the afternoon wind that sweeps the open high desert. Evenings at camp are usually calm. After sunset, cold air from the higher ground drains down Mill Creek and pools along the creek. Even midsummer mornings are chilly, and frost can come early in the season.
Because the Ochocos lift passing storms, the canyon gets considerably more rain and snow than the valley around Prineville. The wettest weeks come in midwinter. The campground sits near the bottom of the wilderness, so it melts out earlier than the high plateau above it. Snow still falls here at times from late fall into March.
Summer thunderstorms are the main weather hazard. They build over the Ochocos on hot afternoons, and a past wildfire burned a large part of the wilderness above camp. Expect smoke on some late-summer days.
Tips for visiting Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
Check whether it is open
The Forest Service has listed the campground as temporarily closed because of fire damage. Confirm its status before driving out.
Season runs mid-May to mid-October
When open, the campground operates May 15 to Oct. 15, with single sites and one group site.
Bring all your water
There is no drinking water. Facilities are vault toilets and one picnic table per site.
Follow Mill Creek Road straight in
Take US 26 east from Prineville past Ochoco Reservoir and turn left on Forest Road 33. Drive about 10 miles, and where the road makes a sharp left, go straight into the campground.
Wear shoes you can get wet
Twin Pillars Trail crosses the East Fork of Mill Creek many times with no bridges. Crossings are deepest in spring and lowest in fall.
14-day stay limit
Camping in one spot on the forest is limited to 14 days.
Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Snow melts off the canyon floor before the high country, but nights stay near freezing and the creek runs high. The campground opens May 15.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is the best season, with shaded camp, cool nights and calm evenings. Afternoon thunderstorms and smoke are the main interruptions.
- Fall (September–November)
- Cool, dry days and cold nights, with the lowest creek crossings of the year. The campground closes Oct. 15.
- Winter (December–February)
- The campground is closed, and snow often covers the canyon. The trail is not maintained in winter and can be icy.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking to Twin Pillars: The trail leaves from the trailhead beside camp and climbs into the wilderness. Late summer and fall bring the lowest creek crossings, and early starts help on hot days.
- Summer camping: Shade and cold-air drainage make this one of the coolest summer camps close to Prineville. Bring warm layers for mornings.
- Birdwatching: The Forest Service notes the area is habitat for old-growth species such as the pileated woodpecker. Calm, cool mornings are best.
- Picnicking at the day-use area: The day-use area has several picnic tables and its own parking, a cooler lunch stop than the valley on hot summer days.
Official sources and current conditions
- Ochoco National Forest: Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area
- Ochoco National Forest: Twin Pillars Trail #832
- Ochoco National Forest: Mill Creek Wilderness
- NWS forecast for Wildcat Campground
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 56 | 44.2° / 31.5° | 4.2h | 0d | 0.83" | 4 |
| December 2024 | 55 | 43.8° / 29.9° | 4.6h | 4d | 3.47" | 6 |
| January 2025 | 58 | 39.3° / 25° | 5.8h | 2d | 0.6" | 2 |
| February 2025 | 58 | 40° / 24.9° | 5.2h | 1d | 0.86" | 4 |
| March 2025 | 65 | 48.4° / 32.1° | 6.3h | 1d | 1.59" | 9 |
| April 2025 | 90 | 59.4° / 34.3° | 10.4h | 0d | 0.1" | 26 |
| May 2025 | 89 | 66.2° / 39.9° | 11.2h | 0d | 0.11" | 28 |
| June 2025 | 95 | 76.4° / 47.2° | 12.6h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2025 | 93 | 83.8° / 55.3° | 12.5h | 0d | 0.1" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 94 | 82.9° / 55.6° | 11.2h | 0d | 0.04" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 93 | 77.8° / 50.9° | 9.9h | 0d | 0.27" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 82 | 57.8° / 36.1° | 7.6h | 0d | 0.15" | 21 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 52.4° / 35.2° | 6h | 0d | 0.1" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 56 | 45.9° / 33.8° | 4.5h | 4d | 3.37" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 64 | 43.2° / 29.7° | 6.3h | 4d | 0.18" | 7 |
| February 2026 | 67 | 47° / 31.2° | 6.3h | 4d | 0.64" | 7 |
| March 2026 | 80 | 55.7° / 34.7° | 8.6h | 1d | 0.17" | 21 |
| April 2026 | 84 | 58.1° / 34.1° | 9.3h | 0d | 0.3" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 92 | 69.1° / 41.8° | 11.7h | 0d | 0.29" | 30 |
| June 2026 | 92 | 73.7° / 46.2° | 12h | 0d | 0.13" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 91 | 85.1° / 54.5° | 12h | 0d | 0.02" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 92 | 83.1° / 53.3° | 11.8h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 92 | 68.7° / 44.6° | 9.6h | 1d | 0.44" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 85 | 63.2° / 39.3° | 8h | 0d | 0.01" | 25 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Snow Depth by Season
0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 0.5″ on that date.
Now
0″
Typical peak
10″
Deepest
34″
2016–17
About this chart and each season's peak
Each gray line is one winter at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead (3,753 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.
| Season | Peak depth | Peak date | Days with 1″+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1.2″ | Dec 22 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | 7.9″ | Feb 5 | 64 |
| 2023–24 | 11″ | Jan 17 | 28 |
| 2022–23 | 8.6″ | Dec 15 | 40 |
| 2021–22 | 14″ | Jan 5 | 43 |
| 2020–21 | 5.8″ | Nov 15 | 38 |
| 2019–20 | 6.9″ | Jan 14 | 36 |
| 2018–19 | 15″ | Feb 26 | 71 |
| 2017–18 | 15″ | Mar 4 | 86 |
| 2016–17 | 34″ | Feb 4 | 99 |
| 2015–16 | 20″ | Dec 24 | 68 |
| 2014–15 | 10″ | Nov 15 | 29 |
| 2013–14 | 11″ | Feb 9 | 22 |
| 2012–13 | 29″ | Jan 30 | 119 |
| 2011–12 | 4″ | Mar 2 | 21 |
| 2010–11 | 9.8″ | Nov 29 | 72 |
| 2009–10 | 8.8″ | Jan 25 | 51 |
| 2008–09 | 11″ | Dec 23 | 56 |
| 2007–08 | 21″ | Feb 4 | 114 |
| 2006–07 | 5.6″ | Mar 3 | 38 |
| 2005–06 | 6.9″ | Dec 4 | 42 |
| 2004–05 | 3.7″ | Dec 8 | 23 |
| 2003–04 | 12″ | Jan 7 | 47 |
Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01
- Temperature: At Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in July (84°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (28°F).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 9 mph with 1% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead (2% average cloud cover), and March middays are the cloudiest (29%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead averaged a high of 63°F, 7°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 57°F.
Location Details
Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead
What is the weather like at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead today?
It's 43°F at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead right now, with a comfort score of 38 (poor). Today's forecast high at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead is 58°F, 15°F above the mid November normal of 43°F. The best window tomorrow is noon to 3 PM, at about 41°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 54).
What is the best month to visit Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 9 AM to noon in August, and 9 AM to noon in July. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 79°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead?
July is the warmest month at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 22°F. Average lows at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead are at or below freezing from Oct 30 to Apr 30.
When is it windiest at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead?
From March through September, wind at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 7 PM, averaging 9 mph with 1% of those hours windy, while mornings average 3 mph.
Does it snow at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead?
Yes, in most winters. NOAA's HRRR model puts Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead at about 17 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 15 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
How much rain and snow does Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead get?
January is the wettest month (2.7 in.), out of about 19.1 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 21 to May 31, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 79% of the year's precipitation.
How smoky does Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead get in fire season?
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead an average of 14 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.
What kind of place is Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead?
Wildcat Campground is a Forest Service fee campground in the Mill Creek canyon of the Ochoco National Forest. It lies about 10 miles up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 33) from US 26, east of Prineville. The Twin Pillars Trailhead beside it is the southern gateway to the Mill Creek Wilderness and Twin Pillars Trail #832.
What is Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead weather like in November?
November at Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead averages a high of 43°F and a low of 27°F, with 2.3 in. of precipitation over about 9 wet days. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Wildcat Campground / Twin Pillars Trailhead weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA HRRR analyses, including its hourly precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- USDA Forest Service, Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area (updated July 23, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Twin Pillars Trail #832 (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest alerts (14 Day Stay Order) (accessed 2026-10-29)
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