Established Camping
Bull Bend Campground
About
National Forest
Deschutes National Forest
Overview
Bull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.
Recreation
Bull Bend Campground offers a great location for fishermen. Fishing access is best found along the banks or using a non-motorized boat. Motorized boating is not permitted in the area.
Facilities
Bull Bend Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, electric and water hookups are not available. The campground does not have running water. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Vault toilets are available.
Natural Features
Bull Bend Campground is located on a small peninsula lined by the Deschutes River.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Newberry National Volcanic Monument offers a glimpse into Central Oregon's rich geologic history. Travel 25 miles to Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits at the interpretive center, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one-mile underground through Lava River Cave. Travel 30 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls. Bull Bend Campground offers easy access to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which weaves through multiple high lakes with views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor.
Fee Info
Location
Bull Bend Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 10.5 miles west on County Road 43, turn left on the 100 road. There is a sign there for Bull Bend. Follow the 100 road south approximately one mile and turn left at the sign which directs you to Bull Bend. Travel east about 1.5 miles until the road dead ends. Make a left and then in about a quarter mile you will turn right into the campground.
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701
Coordinates
43.7254028 N
121.6274833 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
TravelerLovely, primitive campground on river bend, but difficult to find
This is a lovely and primitive campground inside a horseshoe bend of the river.
Getting there is confusing--follow the directions from recreation.gov. Do*NOT* take Road 4370(West River Road) as it is closed past Wyeth Campground. Instead take County Road 43 to Road NF-100 (with a"Bull Bend" sign). Head south 1 mile then the road heads east 1.5 miles to the campground. It is a dirt road with washboards.
ScoutSecluded spot on the Deschutes River for a short float or paddle
Note that forest service road 4370 is gated closed between Wyeth Campground after the boat launch to the intersection of 6599 near Bull Bend Campground.
Perfect for a short float around the campground or longer 2 mile, 1 hour float to Wyeth Campground.
It's popular for groups since are fairly large.
One pit toilet. No water spigot, but plenty of clean water from the Deschutes River.
Beautiful riparian habitat with birds, beaver, fish, and plant diversity on this stretch of the Deschutes River. This is what a healthy river looks like.
ScoutPerfect Kayak and Paddle Board location!
My husband and I visited here earlier in the month and we just had to take the kids and dogs back! We got two new toys...paddle boards, so we took those and the kayaks to float the river. We had the campground completely to ourselves on the 2nd night of our stay! This time we chose site #5, of of two adjoining group sites because of it's own little boat launch area...so easy to launch the paddle boards and kayaks any time you wished! We had a blast as usual and will be back again!
ScoutHidden Gem perfect for Kayaking!
My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. We were only able to stay for one night, but we are already planning our next trip back! The Dechutes River bends around this campground and it is perfect for kayaking or paddle boarding. The sites are HUGE and could easily accommodate more than one family. We loved it!
ScoutWaterfront and shaded
This site is nice and secluded in Deschutes NF. There are only a few sites to choose from but they are on a pennisula surrounded the the river. The spaces are still spaced enough to have privacy but close enough to party if you want. The site even has a small boat ramp if needed and plenty of swimming space for anyone. Quiet, peaceful and secluded. Only drawback is one toilet for the entire place, so if it's packed it could be a problem if you need to use it. Otherwise it's a great place to visit and camp!