BEND FS 4610 Dispersed, near Bend, Oregon, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills of a traditional campground. This area offers a mix of camping options, including tent sites, RV spots, and even glamping setups, making it a flexible choice for various camping styles.

Visitors rave about the extensive mountain biking trails nearby, perfect for those looking to hit the dirt after setting up camp. The location is praised for its spaciousness, with plenty of room to explore and find your ideal spot. One camper noted, “Great land to explore and so many options to camp,” highlighting the freedom this area provides.

While amenities are minimal—no drinking water, showers, or trash services—campers appreciate the laid-back vibe and the ability to have fires. Just be prepared for some dust; as one reviewer mentioned, “It just gets all over everything.” The surrounding forest is beautiful and serene, offering a peaceful backdrop for your outdoor adventures.

If you’re up for a little drive, you’re only about 35 minutes from Mt. Bachelor, where you can enjoy even more outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking to chill by the campfire or tackle some trails, BEND FS 4610 Dispersed has got you covered.

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no picnic tables, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. If you are dispersed camping in the winter, recognize that the Forest Service does not plow or maintain Forest Roads in the winter, so plan your trip accordingly.

Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, boat ramps, picnic areas or trailheads. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It's your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience.

Picking a Campsite
If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that's been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites, so using existing ones will minimize your impact on the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines:

Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damaging or killing plants and grass.
Do NOT camp within 200 feet of any water source, plants near water are especially fragile.
Don't camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow. Make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting.
Don't try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Select a campsite with good natural drainage.
Visit the Leave No Trace website for more information.

Campfires
Campfires are allowed when you are dispersed camping UNLESS there are fire restrictions in effect due to high fire danger conditions. It is YOUR responsibility to know if fire restrictions are in effect before you go camping.

BEND FS 4610 Dispersed

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Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests & Crooked River National Grassland

The Best Camping Near Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests & Crooked River National Grassland, Oregon

Calm and serene

Great and plentiful camping spots. A little crowded at the entrance but there are miles of trails to go explore on and find the perfect spot for you. About 35 minutes from Mt bachelor

Great spot 

Great land to explore and so many options to camp

Tons of space and options

I drove pretty far down this road and the further back you gp, you lost cell service and also lots of "extended stay" campers, junky trailer and one with a leather recliner next to their minivan. Somebody had hung up their laundry to dry in between two pine trees. 

The road noise was LOUD.

Also some of the sites are very soft sand so be careful if you don't have a four-wheel drive vehicle. 

Super super dusty. It just gets all over everything. Spent an extra hour packing up just to wipe things down. Then there is a layer of dust inside the entire vehicle that we're going to have to wipe down. I've been to lots of disbursed campsites and never had dust like this before that just sticks on everything.

And many people drive by at like 50 miles an hour and kick up huge dust clouds so be prepared for that too.

IN THE MORNING A WHITE TRUCK WITH TWO MEN DROVE BY OUR CAMP REALLY SUPER SLOW, EYEBALLING IT. I TURNED AROUND A LITTLE BIT OF THE ROAD AND THEN CAME BACK AGAIN AND THEN DROVE SLOW PAST AGAIN. REALLY UNNERVING.

Decent cell service for T-Mobile. 2-3 bars 5G (close to the entrance though. No cell service the further you drive in.)

Okay for a quick overnight

A nice gravel rd with no major ruts or holes. 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. 

FS Road 4610

There was a fair amount of shady traffic c but all was well during my night stay with my dog. Good place to crash near bend in the woods. 

Okay spot 

Loved these dispersed sites close to the town of Bend. Extensive mountain biking trials throughout as well. 

Close to Bend

This spot was close enough to town that we could call an Uber to Hayden Homes after we set up, then Uber back when the concert finished. The main red dirt road is gorgeous with various pull offs spaced decently far apart. I saw one or two neighbors to the left and right of our spot but it was far enough that our spot felt private. Really quiet and felt remote while still accessible to town and had cell service.

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