Explore Deschutes National Forest: Top Camping Spots in Bend, Sisters, & La Pine Ranger Districts
Discover the beauty of Deschutes National Forest with a range of camping options that cater to all adventurers. The Central Oregon landscape offers diverse sites, from the serene forested areas of the Sisters Ranger District to the stunning riverfront camps along the Cascade Lakes Highway. For those seeking high-desert vistas, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District features unique camping experiences amidst striking geological formations. Families will appreciate the amenities at popular spots like Elk Lake Campground. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, Deschutes National Forest guarantees unforgettable experiences and stunning scenery. Embrace the great outdoors and explore the best camping sites in this spectacular national forest.
Allen Springs Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (55 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,783 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 7 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $16.00 to $26.00.
Allingham Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (53 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,959 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $24.00 per night.
Big River Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (just 29 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,177 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 10 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $19.00 to $113.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Camp Sherman Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (53 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,901 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 13 sites can accommodate RVs between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Candle Creek Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (1 hr 8 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,912 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
Cold Springs Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (36 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,409 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 156 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $21.00 per night.
East Davis Campground is located in the Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (1 hr 5 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,399 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
Graham Corral Horse Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (just 12 min northeast of Eugene, OR) with an elevation of 402 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $19.00 per night. Activities include horseback riding.
Gull Point Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (51 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,342 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $21.00 to $113.00. Some amenities include dump station, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Indian Ford Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (36 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,238 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
Link Creek Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (47 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,458 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 72 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $21.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Lower Bridge Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (59 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,731 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $23.00 per night.
Lower Canyon Creek Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (56 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,882 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
North Twin Lake Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (46 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,350 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $19.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp.
Pine Rest Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (52 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,904 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $21.00 to $23.00.
Pioneer Ford Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (58 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,733 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 17 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $33.97.
Pringle Falls Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (44 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,220 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
Riverside (Coburg) Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (50 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,985 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid September. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $14.00 per night.
Sheep Springs Horse Camp is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (1 hr 15 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,355 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Max equipment length is 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $21.00 per night. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Smiling River Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (51 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,945 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $27.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
South Twin Lake Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (just 12 min northeast of Eugene, OR) with an elevation of 402 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $25.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, flush toilets.
West South Twin Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (47 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,341 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 18 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $21.00 to $33.97. Some amenities include flush toilets.
Wyeth - Deschutes Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (40 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,258 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 4 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $17.00 per night.
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