Deschutes National Forest manages Wickiup Butte, an established campground set near both river and lake terrain in the La Pine area of central Oregon. The campground sits within US Forest Service land, placing it close to Wickiup Reservoir Dispersed — Deschutes NF, roughly half a mile to the northwest. Water access is a defining feature here. Campers planning a longer stay in the region can find campgrounds near Deschutes National Forest ranging from dispersed sites to more developed options. Arriving prepared with water, supplies, and a confirmed site plan makes sense given the limited data available on current amenities.
Description
The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. Wickiup Reservoir is highly productive, with relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generating some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. The Wickiup Butte boating site features a paved boat ramp with small dirt parking area and a toilet. The dirt road accessing this site is rugged. The ramp is only accessible earlier in the season when water levels are high.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWickiup Butte is located in Oregon near La Pine
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel south on Highway 97 for 26 miles to Wickiup Junction and take a right onto Burgess Road (County Road 43), then travel 10 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4380. Travel 3 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4260 for 2 miles and the boat ramp is on the right.
Coordinates
43.67300049 N
121.68500082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 50 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 36 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 3 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 11 min from Corvallis, OR
