Best Dispersed Camping near Terrebonne, OR

Recent Dispersed Reviews near Terrebonne, Oregon

172 Reviews of 53 Terrebonne Campgrounds

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 5, 2025

  Crooked River National Grasslands Dispersed Camping

  Open and calm

  Open grounds away from everything. There was a dirt square right off the dirt road we parked in. The only noise was the power-lines close by, which weren’t bad. Decent stargazing and had no issues. Just a little muddy and a little clearance on your car would be helpful. Really close to the highway. It’s all free dispersed camping so there is no development besides the dirt road

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  Tia A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  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.

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  Charyl B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 1, 2020

  Oregon Badlands Dispersed

  Great Dispersed Spots

  Easy to get too. BLM Land. Many spots in the area. Flat spot for our tent. Our spot already had a fire pit and we definitely made use of it! It was a Great Find! A lil noise from trucks but not a big deal.

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  Sean S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2021

  Deschutes National Forest Dispersed Camping Spot - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Close to Bend - full bars

  Great dispersed camping spot, close to Bend with full cell service. 25 mins to jump into Bend for breakfast on the way back to Portland. Loud Coyotes.

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  Kaelin P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 23, 2019

  Deschutes National Forest Dispersed Camping Spot - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Free camping

  It’s free camping so who can complain! Pull off from the main road onto a dirt single lane road. Many “campsites” along the road. No amenities. Quiet place.

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  Zezi D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2022

  NF 4610 Roadside Dispersed Camping

  Big Burn Rd

  Dispersed National Forest

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  Allison

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping

  Great spot!

  Great spot for dispersed camping! Very secluded and quiet. There are lots of spots. The dirt road getting to the different roads to turn on is a little bumpy, so we took it slow. Definitely would stay here again!

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  Braden M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Steelhead Falls Trailhead & Campground

  Favorite type of terrain to camp in

  Beautiful trip. Breathtaking drives and not hard to find with given coordinates. Dirt roads are not too hard to drive but during the dry months it is extremely dusty. The campground on the trailhead is nice but a little too close for dispersed camping. Trail is not too long to a waterfall. You can fish and jump off the rocks into the water. We stayed one night at the designated camp site but ended driving about 10 minutes down a dirt road next the the campground entrance that is actual dispersed camping. Really enjoyed that spot with a trail down to the river and 2 drive in spots and multiple walk in campsites along the cliffs. 

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  Mark W.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 7, 2024

  Peterson Ridge Road Dispersed

  Peterson Ridge Road dispersed

  14 day free camping

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  Kelda C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Cyrus Horse Camp

  Nice but Rough Road

  Great secluded dispersed camping. It was obviously meant for folks with horses, but I was the only one there, so there were no horses in sight. The road getting there entailed about 5 miles of bumpy, windy dirt roads. Not totally worth it for a one night stay in a van, but might be for a 4wd car.

  GPS: 44.448114, -121.102884

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  Heather C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 7, 2017

  Moraine Lake Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful views of Broken Top and South Sister

  Wonderful backcountry camping accessed by a mostly uphill 2 mile hike. You are surrounded by the peaks of South Sister and Broken Top and are welcomed each morning and night with the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. These camping sites make for a perfect spot to catch some rest before making the hike up to the summit of South Sister. The lake sits below the Lewis glacier and, like many alpine lakes, the lake stays frozen for several months out of the year and the trail can be packed with snow as late as August.

  Campsites are located above the lake on two sides and are under tree cover for those rainy nights. To reach the sites you will need to take a right at 1.5 miles in on the trail. There is no potable water nearby. Pack in and out all waste and everything you will need for the night. Make sure to bring bug spray as the mosquitoes love that chilly lake.

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  Jeremy S.

  Scout

  

  May. 14, 2022

  Oregon Badlands Dispersed

  Chill spot

  Fairly accessible dispersed camping just outside of Bend. The roads are easily maneuverable in a Subaru.

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  Alex P.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 14, 2020

  Oregon Badlands Dispersed

  Nice BLM camping

  Pretty standard dispersed camping within the Oregon badlands. Signs for the Badlands are right off the 20 then follow the road straight until you see a dirt turnoff with a sign about no shooting, this will set you right in the correct area. Some rock fire rings, dusty, but nice.

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  Sarah R.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 8, 2021

  Black Pine Dispersed Camping

  Spacious and remote

  We drove around looking for a place to boondock near Sisters for what felt like forever, but all the remote sites we planned on were taken. When we arrived at the Black Pine dispersed area, it was surprisingly empty for how busy the rest of the area was. 

  The sites were huge with enormous fire rings and would be ideal for groups. We just had one small van, but there was one other large party with multiple vehicles and a large camper van, and they fit comfortably in one site. 

  The actual sites are not very forested or private, but it still felt secluded since only two of probably 10 sites were taken. Definitely recommend this area, especially for groups!

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  Kelda C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Steelhead Falls Trailhead & Campground

  Great Option in the Area

  There aren't a ton of free camping options near Redmond. This is a great option. Only 2-3 spots for vans/small RVs. The other spots are clearly for tent camping. Would definitely recommend for a few days. I will say the vault toilets are disgusting- so plan accordingly. The hike is a great combination of short and pretty :-)

  GPS: 44.410140, -121.293505

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  conjomartin

  Scout

  

  Feb. 17, 2022

  Harrington Loop Rd - Dispersed

  Dispersed Camping - Sisters (Harrington and Peterson)

  Great dispersed camping. Plenty of places to park and car camp or set up a tent. Lights from a nearby building keep most of the area somewhat visible, but not enough to disturb you while you sleep.

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  Sarah S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping

  Our "go-to" spot for dispersed camping

  Love this dispersed camping area just south of Sisters, OR. We've camped here a few times over the years and there are never many campers around. We just camped here over Memorial Day Weekend and there was no one camping within at least a mile or two of where we were. There are lots of different areas to choose from so drive around the area until you find something you like. We were driving our Subaru with our Cricket camper attached and there's no issues with the roads. 

  Because this is right in a mountain biking area there are tons of trails to go explore - either hiking or biking. Some really pretty views! You will have bikers biking by your campsite from time to time but I actually like that - fun to have activity around.

  This area is also just a few miles from Sisters which is my favorite little town in Oregon. Lots of restaurants, bars and shops to explore!

  Be sure to check on a fire ban before having a fire.

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  Ariel

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2022

  Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful, quiet, clean!

  We camped in our A liner Expedition here in late May. Unlike most dispersed camping around, the sites were well spaced, had very little trash and not full. We found a spot on a dirt road off the 4606. It had nice dispersed trees, low sand, and only a few beer cans here and there. We didn’t see another person on our “street” the whole time we were there. There are some tents and RVs in the area we passed that looked rather permanent and “methy,” so just be careful which tried out you pick.

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  Tia A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 23, 2024

  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.

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  Liesje B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 25, 2023

  Badlands Rock Camping

  Quite and quite beautiful sunsets and sunrises

  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.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 14, 2021

  Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping

  Can’t Beat Free / Good for a Night

   Just outside the cute town of Sisters is a lot of dispersed camping areas on Forest Service land. Take Three Creek Road south to BS (Brooks Scanlan)-Logging Road/FS 4606. FS 4606 is wide graveled road with washboard and potholes, and pretty terrible to drive on in an RV. It is very dusty but you’ll find multiple potential places to camp. We saw about 6 other campers along the road in various established spots.

  Some side roads require higher clearance but we were able to find a nice spot in our 26 ft Class C (44.2689957,-121.5436631). There are a couple stone fire rings and the area is mostly free of litter and other debris. There are zero amenities while camping on forest service dispersed sites so pack in and pack out all trash and waste. There are multiple trails in this area for hiking or biking as well. 

  There was one sketchy guy walking around yelling, high on something, but he didn’t bother us and he kept on walking. We did not feel unsafe here. 

  Good cell reception with ATT, Verizon and TMobile.

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  Daisee Mae S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Black Pine Dispersed Camping

  Great hiking! Quiet at night!

  This campground was amazing. One of the best dispersed camps we’ve been to all year!

  We couldn’t have a fire due to restrictions, but the Camps with marked sites you can have a fire at just up the horribly paved road and down a 4 mile stretch of car sized rutted gravel road (there are 4).

  We hiked on trails for 2 days to the lake. It was worth it. Pack light. Take a lot of water. The sights along the way were breathtaking! We also hiked around the backside of this camping area. Looks like people take ATV’s up there but there is a sign at the entrance that says no off-road vehicles.

  The road to the spots are not bad. Pretty flat till you get about 5 or 6 sites in.

  No amenities at all whatsoever. Bury your waste and pack out your trash. There are dumpsters all over the nearby town of Sisters. And pack in as much water as you can. There is a Chevron Station in town that you can fill jugs or your rig for free.

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  Kelly H.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 26, 2022

  Crooked River National Grasslands Dispersed Camping

  Wide open spaces!

  This was our awesome spot for viewing the solar eclipse and we'll go back when we want some peace and beautiful sunsets again!  Camped here before the eclipse.  Drove our trailer to the top of the hill (along a fence).  We were able to level up and had no neighbors until the morning of the eclipse when several people and RV's came in.  Many people parked down along Holly Ln. but we took a track up the hill.  

  We were rewarded with a lovely sunset over the Cascade mountains the night before.  Not heavily used so very clean.

  Of course no services, so pack out what you bring in.  Dispersed camping.

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  Cassidy

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2021

  Sisters, Oregon - Dispersed Camping

  Awesome spot to boondock!

  This place was open and well maintained for a boondocking spot. Very quiet with a gorgeous sunset. We didn’t see a single person on our stay here. Convenient location, would definitely return for a longer stay in the area.

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  Mayre J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  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.

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  Kelly H.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 6, 2024

  Oregon Badlands Dispersed

  Very convenient and pretty peaceful in early May

  This proved a convenient spot to connect with some friends who were traveling through the area.  In the pouring rain (early May) there were enough mud puddles in the roads that others had recommended here.  So, we stayed a quick overnight in the parking lot to the Badlands Rock trail heads.  No one else there all night and a few hikers came in the next morning.  We took advantage of a nice hike and then walked around other dispersed camping sites along this gravel road.  There were several spots that looked pretty cool including one here:  

  43°57'00.5"N 121°01'02.4"W

  Strictly dry camping.  Likely hot and dusty in the summer with OHV's in the area, but the wide expansive views were lovely!

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  Sarah W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2018

  Fly Lake Dispersed Camping

  Decent camping spot

  It is a decent camping spot. Very secluded and you will miss it from the road if you aren't paying attention. Lots of wasps of you don't keep things covered. But where can you go with no bugs. Haha we had fun like we always do! Kids liked to climb the trees!