Bull Bend Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 8 through October 18. Reservations available through Recreation.gov until September 26; the campground switches to first-come-first-served only starting September 27. No potable water available; campers must bring their own supply.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Bull Bend Campground occupies a unique peninsula almost entirely encircled by the Deschutes River in central Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. Located downstream from Wickiup Dam, the campground is a favorite destination for anglers seeking trout in the productive waters of the upper Deschutes. Fishing is best done from the banks or via drift boat, as motorized boating is prohibited in this stretch. The campground offers 12 standard non-electric sites large enough for RVs or trailers up to 40 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The gravel access road is manageable but warrants slower speeds for larger rigs. Nearby attractions include the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and Newberry National Volcanic Monument with its Lava Lands Visitor Center and Lava River Cave. The campground provides easy access to wilderness areas, high lakes, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails in the surrounding forest.
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 10.5 miles west on County Road 43. Turn left on Forest Road 100 at the Bull Bend sign. Follow Road 100 south approximately one mile and turn left at the sign directing to Bull Bend. Travel east about 1.5 miles until the road dead ends, make a left, then in about a quarter mile turn right into the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!