Tumalo State Park
Open year-round. Some tent sites and all yurts operate year-round; water service to tent sites is shut off during winter months. A campfire ban is currently in effect as of May 11, 2026, prohibiting campfires, charcoal, candles, and all ember-producing devices due to high fire danger.
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
About
Tumalo State Park is a year-round camping destination nestled along the Deschutes River in central Oregon's high desert. Located just four miles north of Bend, the park provides convenient access to the region's outdoor recreation opportunities including world-class mountain biking, fly fishing, alpine lakes, and scenic hiking trails. The campground offers diverse accommodation options: 23 full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections; 54 tent sites (water service shut off during winter months); 7 yurts with electric lighting, outlets, and heating; and two seasonal group camping areas. Each standard campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. The yurts sleep up to 5 people with two double beds and one single bed. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, and potable water throughout the campground. Six ADA-accessible sites are available, including two full-hookup sites, four tent sites, and one accessible yurt. Pets are welcome at most tent sites and select yurts. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through Oregon State Parks' reservation system.
Directions
From Bend, drive approximately 4 miles north on US Highway 97. Take the O.B. Riley Road exit and follow signs to Tumalo State Park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 - $128 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 56ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 388-6055 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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