Badlands Rock Camping, near Bend, Oregon, is a unique spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. This area offers a rugged experience with plenty of options for tent camping, surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and juniper trees.

Visitors have noted the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, making it a perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. The location is relatively quiet, despite being near the road, and many campers appreciate the sense of seclusion once they find their ideal spot. One camper mentioned, “The site where we were was surrounded by hills so felt very secluded.”

While amenities are minimal—no drinking water, toilets, or trash services—this allows for a more authentic camping experience. Campfires are allowed, so you can enjoy evenings under the stars, and pets are welcome, making it a great choice for those traveling with furry friends.

For those venturing out, the area is just a short drive from Bend, where you can explore local attractions or grab a bite to eat. Whether you're stopping for a quick overnight stay or planning a longer retreat, Badlands Rock Camping offers a straightforward and scenic escape into the great outdoors.

Badlands Rock Camping

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My fiancé and I stopped to car camp on our way to Portland. This stop is less than 5 minutes from the freeway yet quite. We had a zoom meeting in the morning and the service was great. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise and fire in the fire ring with wood another camper had left. The perfect pit stop going into the city! 

Quick, easy, and beautiful stop

This is about 20 minutes east of Bend Oregon. You have a number of options here.  Right off the road there is a lot where I saw an RV camped. I’m sure there would be some road noise there. If you go down the road, there are some more dispersed camping sites. I parked in the one with no neighbors, and it was sagebrush and desert landscape, sagebrush, etc, with some hills and it was quite beautiful. My only complaint was, and this isn’t much of a complaint, the coyotes woke me up sometime in the night when they were very close to my vehicle and howling. Quite the experience.

Quite and quite beautiful sunsets and sunrises  

Took some trial and error to find a spot here, I recommend turning where all the large piles of gravel are to find a spot.  The site where we were was surrounded by hills so felt very secluded.  Beautiful scenery with lots of juniper trees around! As a heads up service here was pretty spotty but once you find a good area, you can get enough service to hold phone calls.

So many sites to choose from!

Basically a gravel/dirt lot about 20 minutes outside of Bend. There's a chance I needed to drive further down the road to find better options. Stayed for two nights - no complaints. Near the road but quiet enough. A solid option for a short stay.

Good Option Near Bend

Tried to drive in but all entrances were blocked by large rocks and signs that say no motor vehicle access. 

Same with the other entrance a couple miles down the road.

NO ACCESS as of July 2024 -Completely blocked off to motor vehicles

A good open area with lots of nice smelling juniper. Theres parking at the few trailheads or off the road. The best spot, with some nice features such as lava rocks, is the 3rd right from the main road. Some folks may be particular about their "spot". No toilet, trash nor water but good trails. About 20 mins into town. Didnt see any snakes but was checking just in case. Prob best for RV or car camping. High desert gets to 40s at night this time of year.

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