Bend is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Bend is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$26 - $80 / night
"Only a 10 minute drive from Bend, Tumalo offers a sophisticated camping experience."
"There was even a kitchen sink outside for cleaning!
The campground is right by the river and just 15 mins from Bend. The location for us was great."
$59 - $160 / night
"It would be a 5-star rating if it were situated in a pristine natural forest. Alas, it’s surrounded by suburbia, which is not awful but certainly not awe-inspiring either."
"Short drive or bike ride into the excellent town of Bend, OR. Don’t miss Smith Rock State Park on your way out of town for excellent hiking and rock climbing."
$57 - $110 / night
"The Camp is a small and cozy parking lot campground in the middle of Bend Oregon. It has a mix of RV camping and vintage RV bungalows."
"Located in Bend, close to a Safeway grocery store, Walgreens, Starbucks and Dutch & Bros plus a lot of other places...easy drive to the freeways so you can go explore around."
"Loved these dispersed sites close to the town of Bend. Extensive mountain biking trials throughout as well."
"Navigable with a van all wheel drive. Drove in about a mile+to find an empty spot. Most already taken. Seems to be a mix between a mobile and a stationary group of campers. A good spot close to Bend."
"Lots of mountain bikers, plenty of places to ride and also a paved path that runs alongside the road. Lots of trees, very dispersed, close to Bend for easy restocking."
"perfect place to sleep if you’re looking to explore downtown bend - only about a 10 minute drive out of town. mostly 1 big parking lot with lots of vans and RVs with some pullouts for tents. we did pop"
"If you are going south from Bend, you have to turn around at exit 151 due to center barrier now constructed
There are a few campsites and some are obviously used frequently."
"This is a GREAT spot for small and large rigs looking for a boondocking spot near Bend, OR. Big open areas spot semi shade and campfires. Easy access from main road."
"Beautiful location with good sized camping spots for travel trailers and RVs. Almost all spots are wooded so shade is plentiful for hot Summer afternoons."
"Kids loved Sunriver-Bend Thousand Trails because there is bunnies, bullfrogs, mini-golf, a great little river to float on or swim in, ladderball, bingo, movies outside, and some pretty great pools!"
$35 / night
"No one was in the office for our 3 days. 16 miles from Bend so good place to explore from."
"Close to;the town of Redmond and Bend. No trees or grass and sites are fairly close. Clean bathrooms and showers. Big rig friendly"
"Fairly accessible dispersed camping just outside of Bend. The roads are easily maneuverable in a Subaru."
"This was a great spot to disperse camp while visiting Bend. It's only about 20 minutes out of town and is very quiet.
There is lots of space to spread out and trails nearby."
$24 - $115 / night
"Simple trails right from the campsite. 30 minutes from Bend. Showers and flush toilets."
"Beautiful, lots of big pine trees (including the largest known documented Ponderosa Pine in Oregon!), really close to the Deschutes River just north of La Pine, about 35 mins south of Bend, Oregon."
GuideEasy access from 20E. Thirty mins W of Sisters OR. Roads are good, easily drivable. Flat spots some large Weymouth for small RV/camper trailers.
GuideNot a bad little campground by the river. Like most sites you'll find they have some spots that are definitely "the spot" and if you are the first to snag them then you're golden! This Leaves other spots not as appealing but still they will do. We had a Great view of chimney rock and a direct trail down to the river from our site. We had a good time while we were there.
GuideThings to know:
We started late at night and ended up choosing this spot to spend the night it was dark and it was hard to see the part on the sign about the Livestock. The sign seemed a little off at first and the fence is certainly a diy build so we were a little confused. The next morning we found ourselves eye to eye with some rather large friends grazing 😂 and it all made sense.
We did not find the exact spot the first night in the dark we actually went slightly past the turn and when we found ourselves almost eye level with a drone we decided perhaps we would stay put and continue in the morning. We were happy we did because there are literally no signs or barriers. I recommend arriving before sunset. Sunsets anywhere in this area are amazing 😍
It's rocky AF
Hope you have a 4-wheeler or a major strategy is needed.
We suddenly had lightning all around us , followed by the sky dumping rain the next morning for hours practically creating a river. Then as soon as it was done it dried up basically like nothing happened. Be prepared for all weather.
This was one of my favorite places I've been so far from the crazy cow encounters, to the lighting storm and incredible views. The stars are amazing the moon was playing peekaboo all night and the colors of the sky were spectacular sites to see. Words can't express you just just have to go visit yourself 🙃 Happy travels!
GuideWater was shut off due to the temperatures but they plowed the site out for us. Neat to be the only ones there besides the cabins. Lots to do nearby
Scouthad a great night of solitude and stargazing here! didn't see anyone else while i was here at the end of the holiday weekend. the location marked shows where the turnoff onto the dirt road is, and i navigated well in a low-clearance subaru. there was a good amount of trash at the turnoff, but less farther in. there's enough trees for a little shade. would return!
GuideWell cared for campground and nice facilities. Full hook up.
ScoutThis was a good place to camp for a night while spending the day in Bend. It's 15-20 minutes out of downtown, easy to find, easy to drive, and was pretty secluded. We spent about 5 minutes driving down the forest service road and found a nice, flat spot in no time. There are signs for the first mile or so down the forest road that say no camping, but if you drive a little further, they then have camping available further down the road.
GuideQuiet campsite on BLM land. Pit toilet. Flat sites far enough away from each other for privacy even though the terrain is pretty open. Easy tenting. Hot and dry during the day but cooled off at night and had great view of the night sky. Half mile easy hike to the waterfall but the trail keeps going another Half-ish mile for a slightly longer walk. Lots of fishermen and folks walking the trail in the morning.
LegendReally nice USFS campground along the road, one of many similar campgrounds (something like 8?) We checked out a few of them but decided to move on. The price of $29 seems high for a campground like this.
Campground closes in late fall/ winter and reopens late spring/ early summer. Poor to nonexistent cell reception in this entire area. Campground has a dumpster and a little can for collecting recyclables to raise money, and accessible and unnecessarily gendered pit toilets. No water available here other than the river. This area is really nice and peaceful and I’d imagine camping here would be really relaxing.
Camping near Bend, Oregon, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping around Bend, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Bend, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 346 campgrounds and RV parks near Bend, OR and 61 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bend, OR is Tumalo State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 76 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 61 free dispersed camping spots near Bend, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Bend, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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