FR 9710 Dispersed Roadside Camping, near Bend, Oregon, offers a laid-back spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. This location is all about simplicity, with no frills but plenty of natural beauty and quiet spots to set up camp.

The area is known for its easy access to various pull-offs, making it a breeze to find a place to park your tent or RV. Visitors have noted that the dirt roads are in decent shape, and while you might encounter some road noise from nearby Highway 97, many found it peaceful, especially early in the season. One camper mentioned, “Clean quiet… can’t get much better for free.”

While you won’t find amenities like drinking water or toilets here, the freedom to camp without a permit is a big draw. Reviewers appreciated the chance to enjoy a campfire, though it’s wise to bring your own firewood. If you’re planning to stay, just keep an eye out for established fire rings to help you find a good spot.

For those who want to explore, this location is conveniently close to Newberry Volcanic Monument, offering a chance to check out some stunning geological features. Whether you’re just passing through or looking for a quiet night under the stars, FR 9710 provides a straightforward camping experience that many have enjoyed.

FR 9710 Dispersed Roadside Camping

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Pull offs large enough for rvs &amp; tents. It can get super dusty with folks driving back and forth depending on the season, but it is really convenient to Newberry Volcanic Monument. Not a super great place to camp, but it’s free &amp; in a good location. 

Dusty but convenient 

This is just a forest road off of the highway. It’s very easy to miss the turn- and then it takes 20 minutes to get back to the turn. The road was icy and difficult to drive on in mid-March.

The spots are a little hard to find when its snowy. If you stay closer to the front, there’s less snow. Just look for established fire rings to find a spot. The only sign I saw that indicated you are allowed to camp here was one about putting out your fire. There’s okay cell service. Pack out your waste.

There were very rarely any cars driving on the road and only one other group stayed here the night I did. Overall, I felt mostly safe but a little weary. This is fine for a one night stop on a longer trip.

Fine for a Night

Probably some more further in, on dirt trails too. Only saw one tent set up. 

Plenty of nice places right off the FS Road

Decent camping if you just need somewhere to stay for the night. I don’t think it was anything to write home about, but it wasn’t bad by any means. As others have said, the turn is very easy to miss (there isn’t a turning lane), and if you miss the turn then you will have to take another 10ish minutes to u-turn and try again. I’d recommend having the map from this app open and driving super slow as you approach if you’re arriving at night. I looked for fire rings and didn’t see too many, but there are tons of pull-offs. Not very busy when I visited in June. I felt good being close to a main road, but wasn’t disturbed from the noise of it. 

Overnight Car Camping

Really like this spot

Clean quiet … can’t get much better for free. I experienced what previous reviewer warned and missed the turn when wasn’t even dark. 

Easy breezy

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. You will encounter some road noise from hwy 97 but otherwise peaceful; at least early in the season 

Close to Services, convenient camping

Not too hard to find, just turn where the map app tells you onto this gravel road, it turns into dirt and looks a bit tweakerish at the beginning but it's alright. Not a ton of big RV pulloffs but the side of the road is pretty clear and you could pull a car onto it wherever you want no problem. 

Lil dirt road adjacent to highway for a night's sleep

Plenty of spots on this road. Saw a few other campers (a 25ft trailer and a 35ft class A) but it was very quiet and dispersed. My 24ft class C did fine and dirt roads were in good condition. 

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