Pine Mountain Campground
Open seasonally as road conditions allow, typically late May through September 29. The campground is snowed in during winter months. First-come, first-served only with no reservations. No fees.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Pine Mountain Campground occupies a scenic high-desert summit in the Deschutes National Forest, directly across from the University of Oregon's Pine Mountain Observatory. At roughly 6,300 feet elevation, this primitive campground offers exceptional dark-sky conditions that draw stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings from May through September when the observatory hosts public viewing sessions. The campground provides 14 sites total: four drive-in sites that accommodate trailers up to 27 feet in length, plus ten tent camping sites accessible by foot. Camping is completely free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Facilities are intentionally minimal, with just one vault toilet available. There is no potable water, no trash service, and no hookups of any kind. Campers must bring all water needed for drinking and fire suppression, and must pack out all trash. The area is typically snowed in from December through May, with the campground opening as soon as road conditions allow and remaining open through late September. The nearest services including gas, food, and lodging are in Bend, approximately one hour's drive away. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Bend, travel about 20 miles east on US 20, then 8 miles south on Forest Road 2017.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 27ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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