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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 2:59PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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 |
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