Deschutes National Forest manages Bull Bend Campground on a peninsula where the Deschutes River wraps around on three sides, creating a layout that puts nearly every site within easy reach of the water. The campground sits on a dirt road with washboards off County Road 43, and drivers should note that Forest Service Road 4370 is gated closed past Wyeth Campground, making that route a dead end. Follow signs for NF-100 instead. RVs up to 40 feet can access the campground, though the rough road surface warrants caution.
Sites here are notably large, well-suited to groups or families who want room to spread out, and the river frontage is the main draw. Paddlers can float a roughly two-mile stretch downstream to Wyeth Campground, and a small boat ramp on-site supports those arriving by water. Anglers, swimmers, and kayakers all use this stretch of the Deschutes regularly. There is no water spigot, but as G G. notes, "plenty of clean water from the Deschutes River." One pit toilet serves the entire campground, which can be a constraint when sites fill up.
Amenities are minimal: pit toilet, picnic tables, campfire rings, and trash service. Cell service is listed as available. The campground runs from late April through mid-October, with nightly fees of $23 to $25 and reservations available through recreation.gov. Nearby, Deschutes River Dispersed — Deschutes NF near Bull Bend provides an alternative for those who prefer a more primitive setup. Campers who like river-access camping with some elbow room and don't mind a bumpy final stretch of road will find this spot worth the effort.
Description
Overview
Bull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.
Recreation
Bull Bend Campground offers a great location for fishermen. Fishing access is best found along the banks or using a non-motorized boat. Motorized boating is not permitted in the area.
Facilities
Bull Bend Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, electric and water hookups are not available. The campground does not have running water. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Vault toilets are available.
Natural Features
Bull Bend Campground is located on a small peninsula lined by the Deschutes River.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Newberry National Volcanic Monument offers a glimpse into Central Oregon's rich geologic history. Travel 25 miles to Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits at the interpretive center, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one-mile underground through Lava River Cave. Travel 30 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls. Bull Bend Campground offers easy access to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which weaves through multiple high lakes with views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor.
Fee Info
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBull Bend Campground is located in Oregon near La Pine
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 10.5 miles west on County Road 43, turn left on the 100 road. There is a sign there for Bull Bend. Follow the 100 road south approximately one mile and turn left at the sign which directs you to Bull Bend. Travel east about 1.5 miles until the road dead ends. Make a left and then in about a quarter mile you will turn right into the campground.
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701
Coordinates
43.7254028 N
121.6274833 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/16/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/16/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 35 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 18 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 45 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 53 min from Corvallis, OR
