North Twin Lake Campground
Open for first-come, first-served camping through May 22, 2026. Reservations begin May 23. Season runs April 10 through October 18, 2026. No potable water available; campers must bring their own supply.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM 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 may 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 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
North Twin Lake Campground is a primitive lakefront campground in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, located just north of South Twin Resort. The lake itself formed roughly 20,000 years ago when rising magma encountered groundwater, triggering violent steam explosions that created a broad shallow crater which eventually filled with water. Nearby peaks, lava flows, and old-growth forests create a varied volcanic landscape. The campground features 19 standard nonelectric sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs with a maximum spur length of 40 feet. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. A small beach at the shallow end of the lake provides swimming and wading access, while a boat launch accommodates non-motorized watercraft. Motorized boats are prohibited. An interpretive trail departing near the water educates visitors about dwarf mistletoe infesting the area's ponderosa pines. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and Newberry National Volcanic Monument are within easy driving distance for day trips.
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on County Road 42, and finally 0.2 miles south on County Road 4260.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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