Fishing enthusiasts will find access to both river and lake waters at this Forest Service campground in the Deschutes National Forest. Sheep Bridge accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and offers spacious, well-separated sites that provide privacy between camping parties. The campground operates seasonally from late April through early October with vault toilets and trash service, though campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on-site.
Access requires navigating a rough road that some reviewers caution against for trailers, though RVs do make the journey. The setting features a meadow with a small river running through it, where the water runs cold year-round. Campers can explore additional pet-friendly campgrounds around Deschutes National Forest for extended stays in the area.
Description
Overview
Sheep Bridge Campground is located at the point where the Deschutes River flows into Wickiup Reservoir.
Recreation
Sheep Bridge Campground offers great access for fishing. A short drive away, visitors can find numerous trailheads leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Facilities
Sheep Bridge Campground can accommodate both tent and RV camping, however, hookups are not available. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets.A boat ramp for river access is also available at the campground.
Natural Features
The Deschutes River provides habitat for a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Charges & Cancellations
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
Location
Public CampgroundSheep Bridge is located in Oregon
Directions
From Bend, Oregon: Travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42 , and finally 0.8 miles south on Forest Road 4260.
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701
Coordinates
43.7344444 N
121.7888889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 28 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 55 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 3 min from Corvallis, OR
