Tumalo State Park Campground
Kelli B.
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2018

Perfect High Desert Park

Located just outside of Bend, OR this is the perfect little state park to stay at when visiting the Lava Tubes National Park, Dee Wright Observatory, or the High Desert Museum.

There is a good amount of full hook up spots to accommodate most RV sizes along with several tent sites. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms with showers located in both loops. There is no playground, but they do offer the Junior Ranger Program which kids can participate in. Yurts are available to reserve here. The park hosts were super friendly and keep the campground very well kept. There are campsites alongside the river that offer nice views.

Across the road from the campground there is a very nice day use area that has picnic areas and even a little "makeshift" beach. The water is very shallow and slow moving which made an awesome little spot for water play for the kids. You can also fish alongside the river there too.

There is a waterfall trail that is fairly easy for kiddos and worth the hike as well

While this isn't a very large state park it is a very popular campground during peak season so you will definitely want to get reservations in as early as possible.

This was for sure one of the better kid friendly campgrounds near Bend :)

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  • Review photo of Tumalo State Park Campground by Kelli B., July 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Tumalo State Park Campground by Kelli B., July 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Tumalo State Park Campground by Kelli B., July 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Tumalo State Park Campground by Kelli B., July 31, 2018