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Mt Bachelor from Elk Lake

Point Campground - Deschutes

Closed

Closed for the season. Tentatively opens May 29 through September 27, 2026. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions may be imposed seasonally.

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — August 10th, 12:15 PM

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

August 5th, 2:33 PM — August 12th, 5:00 AM

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

Deschutes National Forest

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

Point Campground is nestled along the shores of Elk Lake in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. The campground provides direct access to the lake via an on-site boat launch, making it popular for fishing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. Both motorized and non-motorized watercraft are permitted on Elk Lake. The surrounding area offers stunning views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister from various vantage points along the shoreline. Wetlands, diverse forests, and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats, and occasional black bears. Visitors can explore nearby wilderness areas and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. Newberry National Volcanic Monument is approximately 45 minutes away and features interpretive programs, exhibits, and Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Directions

From Bend, OR, travel about 34 miles west on County Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Hwy).

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
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 Yes

Availability

Photos

Mt Bachelor from Elk Lake
Mt Bachelor from Elk Lake

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