Best Dispersed Camping near Sisters, OR
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Sisters, OR (57)
1. Steelhead Falls Trailhead & Campground
Terrebonne, Oregon14 Reviews•46 Photos•468 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
2. Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping
Sisters, Oregon10 Reviews•16 Photos•259 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4. BEND FS 4610 Dispersed
Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests & Crooked River National Grassland, Oregon8 Reviews•14 Photos•138 SavesMany 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
5. Harrington Loop Rd - Dispersed
Cloverdale, Oregon4 Reviews•6 Photos•80 SavesMany 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. 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
6. Oregon Badlands Dispersed
Bend, Oregon19 Reviews•50 Photos•414 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
7. Black Pine Dispersed Camping
Sisters, Oregon3 Reviews•26 Photos•170 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
8. FR 9710 Dispersed Roadside Camping
Sunriver, Oregon9 Reviews•15 Photos•271 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Dispersed
10. Whiskey Jack Dispersed Campsite
Camp Sherman, Oregon3 Reviews•29 Photos•110 SavesMany 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.
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.
- Pets
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Sisters
174 Reviews of 57 Sisters Campgrounds
- NNudistGirl M.
Traveler
Oregon Badlands Dispersed
This was a great place to be nude
I was nude here for a week in July last year. Great place to stay and not far from town. Wasn't too crowded and my neighbors didn't seem to mind. I had a great time hiking nude on some of the trails as they weren't too crowded. I'll definitely be back again.
- M
Mike S.
Scout
FSR 4610 Dispersed
Decent dry camp in trees, no amenities
Quiet, close to Bend, numerous sites in Ponderosa forest.
- SSophia S.Traveler
Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping
Easy, beautiful, free
Maybe 15min outside bend, a little hard to see the turn off in the dark, but once we did it was easy to find a spot and set up camp! We only stayed one night and were car camping so it was perfect!
- JJustin L.
Guide
Whiskey Jack Dispersed Campsite
Close to traveled road, dusty!
Ok site. Not especially scenic, but good outdoor space with lots of owl and bug noise at night.
Right next to road. Cars come by somewhat regularly, at some speed, kicking up dust.
There is an open spot suitable for solar and starlink.
- JJustin L.Guide
Dispersed Rock Quary
Rock quarry = shooting range
This is an active shooting range, so if you're looking for peace and quiet or a spot that is not littered with pulls of trash, you've come to the wing place.
On the upside, when there is not shooting, the quarry is an ok view (if you can get past the litter), and there is endless space and open skies for solar or starlink. It's also easy to reach and rig friendly, but not far from main highway for access.
- MMayre J.Guide
China Hat Staging Area Rd 18
Camp at OHV Trailhead
Nice open spot with some shade. Quiet and close to town. May get busy during day with riders. A good parking spot.
- MMayre J.Guide
China Hat Rd Dispersed Campsite
A spot.
Long term campers and trash. Some interesting folks for sure. Prob harmless but camp at own risk.
- JJustin L.Guide
Dispersed wikiup camping
Dusty and featureless, but flat
Only about 70 yards from main road. Super fine dust, everything will be dirty.
Tall trees so no good vantage point for starlink or solar.
No water features right at site.
- JJustin L.Guide
Sparks Lake Recreation Area
Perfection!
Amazing views. Access to water. Gorgeous sunsets. Not far from toilet if you're up for a walk, or have wheels. Firepits. This site has it all.
Room to back in 15' trailer to camp or of.
Early October, 70 f during day 30 f at night.
- DDale R.Scout
Sparks Lake Recreation Area
Nice spots near Spark Lake
There are several spots off of the road to the Spark Lake Day Use area. The road is very rough, but taken slow does not require a 4wd.
Rachele V.Traveler
Crooked River National Grasslands Dispersed Camping
Only a mile out of town
Super easy to find and nobody around. Easy to jump back on the hwy in the morning.
- MMayre J.Guide
Deschutes River Overlook Dispersed Camping
Not ideal spot for car parking
Its a big lot area with a view of the river close to the dam. Theres a day use area and resort campground down the road which I asked the hosts there about the dispersed camping and they gave me an attitude saying that because its a state site that the sheriff may come check to ask me to leave. I told that that made no sense as its on usa owned land but they insisted not to park there. I believe they were just jealous because almost noone was at their campground. The day use area is small and watch for the tire strips. The parking area up the hill (at these coordinates) is a bit trashy but its a good spot for walk or bike.
Mary B.GuideCrooked River National Grasslands Dispersed Camping
Solitude and wide open space
Love this dispersed campsite! So much wife open space. We were the only campers here last night. So quiet that you can hear a pin drop. Oh, the 360 views are fantastic! A little bumpy ride for regular cars as it is in a dirt road; an AWD preferred.
- MMayre J.Guide
Lambertiana Road
Good spot not in mountain area
A good spot closer to main rd so seems to be a few degrees difference in temp so got to about low 40s instead of 30s at night. Need to go down road a half mile or so for an open flat spot but with an RV may need to take the first big open spot on the left not too far from main road. There may be other campers there. A good parking spot. Not much else there. If driving from north then need to take a turn around or u-turn to get to the road.
rick A.Traveler
Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
Closed
Closed due to fire damage
- MMayre J.Guide
Deschutes Forest NFD 4600-120 Dispersed Camping
Sufficient forest spot for car
With car or tent ideally need to go way back about 44.0309672, -121.3956555 or further. With van can park with dozen or so other folks near entrance.
- MMayre J.Guide
Mayfield Pond Recreation Area
Parking spot for a night for me
Coordinates get to entrance with signs, lots of rocks on this sandy rd. Kinda a wastelandish area for offroading and target practice. A good spot for app like Regrid, as half the pond on NW side is state property. Theres some creepy private property sign but that prob means no boating. Prob better to get here from other side from Bend Rd like at 44.085493,-121.126358 if you have a bike or want to hike in. Some cool rock features to climb. Mainly seems like a place for partying.
- MMayre J.Guide
Oregon Badlands Dispersed
Awesome Oregon desert
Cool spot, check similar reviews from folks on the Badlands Rock location page.
- MMayre J.Guide
Badlands Rock Camping
Cool sandy area with many spots
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.
Zoe G.Scout
BEND FS 4610 Dispersed
Super easy
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.
Tia A.Guide
Terrebonne West Camp Dispersed
Nice and Peaceful
EDIT: We had a park ranger stop by and inform us that this location is closed to passenger vehicles. No passenger vehicles are allowed past the boulders. We are currently parked at the one and only camp slot that passenger vehicles are allowed, so this is a 99% dispersed camping location that you have to walk to your camp site location. The Park Ranger also reminded me that all BLM land is a 14-day stay for recreational camping only, and if you are living out of your RV, you are liable to be harassed more often then others.
Original Review: We parked in a space close to the main road. Minus the sounds from it, the place is very peaceful. There's lots of sage bushes, and trees are plenty but not clustered. There is a lot of wildlife in the area if the animal bones are anything to judge by. There are a lot of ant colonies and other burrowing creatures in the area as well. If you choose to walk off designated paths, watch your step, or you might end up in a shallow hole like I did. Some spots are more solar friendly than others, but none of the trees are overbearingly tall to completely block out the ability for it. Flies aren't too bad compared to other places, and honestly, I'm not sure if the ones we are dealing with are from here or left over from our 1 night stay at another location. The river is only a shortish walk away, and field mice do live in some of the boulders in the area.
Jackson R.ScoutBlue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
CLOSED FOR FIRE ACTIVITY
I didn't want to destroy the rating, but currently closed as of August 14th
Daniel W.Guide
Jasper Point — Prineville Reservoir State Park
Stargazing spot
This spot is great for watching a meteor shower, gets a little windy and not too much shade during the day.
- Daniel W.Guide
Britenbush River Dispersed
Cliff jump swimming hole
Awesome little cliff jumping swimming spot to teach the kids how to swim
- NNicholas F.Traveler
Deschutes Forest NFD 4600-120 Dispersed Camping
Solid spot!
I went and stayed there two nights back to back and got a great spot both times. There is two different types of areas you can stay depending on what you want,
1: parking lot - quick and simple for an easy in easy out access.
2: trails - I stayed here for more of the trees and quiet areas which felt more like camping.
There are a lot of options and you can bet on this place never being completely full.
Kaitlin B.TravelerBEND FS 4610 Dispersed
Close to Bend
Loved these dispersed sites close to the town of Bend. Extensive mountain biking trials throughout as well.
- Tia A.Guide
Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping
Peacful
Easy access and larger camp spots. We were there during a few events hosted by the Sisters Rodeo and got to listen to the events.
A lot of horse trailers come into the dispersed camping area to park and ride their horses, and I've seen a lot of larger bog rig horse trailers parked at the camp sites near the front. Every single one that came in was respectful and kind. A couple of the trainers even allowed my oldest onto their horses with permission after she asked.
There were a couple of long-time stay campers that kept to themselves. We didn't have any issues with leaving our campsite unattended, even with our cook stove, propane, and ground solar equipment out in the open.
Great for solar. Just if you don't have it set on top, you will have to move it throughout the day.
Verizon cell service is completely fine. No wifi, of course, but if you use a mobile hotspot like we do, you shouldn't have any issues.
We camped at 3 different spots. The first one was right as you pulled in, directly behind the rodeo gates. Large spot, 2 fire pits. Perfect for a group. The second was farther back. Only spent 1 night there cause there was a fire ant colony and we have kids. That just seemed like a bad idea for us. Spot itself was great, though. Another perfect spot for a group, minus the fire ants. The third spit was closer to the entrance, about half way in-between the other 2 we stayed at. This one had some broken glass that was buried as well as what looked like a diabetic syringe, also buried in the dirt. This was the only camp site that had any type of garbage at it. Every other one was cleaned from what we glanced at.
Rangers come through every few days to make sure everything is safe and taken care of. When it became "no fires allowed" a ranger went to every camp site with people and asked if he could leave the information papers about what would be allowed vs not allowed during the "no burn" time. He was very respectful and kept his distance. I was by myself with my 3 young kids when he stopped by, and he stayed at least 5 feet away from all of us unless I gave the okay to come closer. The Rangers also placed "no fire" flags at each of the empty campsites in the firepits in case someone came in afterward.
Overall, it was very peaceful and a great place to stay if you plan on going to the rodeo or an event held at Sisters Rodeo but are strapped on funds.
And of course, like all dispersed campsites, it's a "pack in pack out". No water, power, sewage, bathrooms, showers, or anything else available. You bring it in, and you take it out.
Guide to Sisters
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Sisters, Oregon, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles, from tent camping to RV setups.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Sisters, Oregon
- When heading to Black Pine Dispersed Camping, be prepared for some rough road sections that may require a vehicle with higher clearance. This ensures you can access the more secluded spots that offer privacy and tranquility.
- For those looking for a peaceful retreat, Harrington Loop Rd - Dispersed provides a well-maintained area with ample space for tents and vehicles, making it a great choice for a quiet night under the stars.
- If you’re planning to explore the area, Chipmunk Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 4606 is conveniently located near hiking trails, allowing you to enjoy both camping and outdoor adventures.
Activities to enjoy while free camping near Sisters
- Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of Moraine Lake Dispersed Camping, which offers access to stunning trails and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, perfect for a day of exploration.
- For those who enjoy water activities, the Sparks Lake Recreation Area provides beautiful views and opportunities for fishing or kayaking, making it an ideal spot for a fun-filled day by the water.
- If you’re seeking a more remote experience, Fly Lake Dispersed Camping is a hidden gem that offers seclusion and a chance to connect with nature, perfect for birdwatching or simply relaxing by the water.
Dispersed campers should check out Sisters, Oregon
- The Deschutes Forest NFD 4600-120 Dispersed Camping area is known for its spacious sites and beautiful forest surroundings, making it a popular choice for those looking to escape the crowds.
- For a unique experience, consider camping at Steelhead Falls Trailhead & Campground, where you can enjoy scenic hikes and stunning views of the falls, all while being close to your campsite.
- If you’re traveling with pets, Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping is a pet-friendly option that allows you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, ensuring everyone can enjoy the great outdoors together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Sisters, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Sisters, OR is Steelhead Falls Trailhead & Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
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