Cinder Hill Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Cinder Hill Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (55 min south of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 6,402 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 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. Some amenities include boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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@JillB2653233 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #96
Overall really good experience. There were many open sites around site 96, which kept the area quiet and bathrooms clean. 96 is near the day use boat ramp, but it never felt busy or loud. Beautiful mornings and evenings on the lake.
@BrianF9020222 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025
Out of order bathrooms are the only real gripe we have, but its pretty common. Other than that, Cinderhill is all around awesome.
@KennethB453248 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #81
Nice camp ground. Restrooms are not good and no showers, there are not many sites with hookups, and there is no cell service. If you can get past those two challenges then Cinder Hill Campground is a great place to get away from the city and the heat. We love it.
@JenniferG44963 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #1
This site is right at the beginning of the camp site loop on the right hand side. It is near a non flushable toilet which has a large amount of flies in the summer and is very smelly when you approach it but not at all noticeable from the site. Across are 2 flushable toilets which are much better but one was out of order during our stay. We were able to fit two large tents and one small tent along with a pop up tent for over the picnic table. It has a fire pit and parking for two vehicles. Drop box is right across from site and you can see the lake from this site. Originally booked a different site but had to modify and this was just fine. Mosquitoes were not so bad. There is lots of shade here.
@DianeC7541598 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #77
Campground was very clean and well maintained. Restrooms were also very clean. Camp hosts are doing a wonderful job. Very friendly and could answer all questions We camp several times a year and the hosts here are by far the best
@EmmaW1300FB2E7 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025
Amazing campground and beautiful lake!!
@JamesF9843907 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #8
Beautiful campground with hiking, many interesting geological features, and kayaking on beautiful East Lake.
@Stephanie90643 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #87
Be aware of the trees positioned in a way making maneuvering a trailer in and out of the site very challenging. Would not camp in this site.
@Stephanie90643 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025
Really disappointing experience. We have 25 ft trailer and although says equipment to 32 feet, there is no way to get in and out of this with the position of the trees. Pull through is a joke. We ended up having a tree shatter our window on trailer as no way to get out. Think this site should not be marked for trailers unless trees are removed. Id recommend only tent camping. Our friends at site 89 and not much better there.
@MichelleO16754 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025
4th of July weekend and there was only 1 toilet and 1 outhouse open for the whole first loop and boat launch. Had to ask the host to put more toilet paper in the one working toilet. We had a beautiful campsite!
@WaltRFA5BCEC65 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #98
Had a great visit. Everyone abided by generator and noise rules. Paddle across East Lake to beach north of white slide was excellent.
@MelissaL586014 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #100
The campsites are very close together. People walk through your site to get to the bathroom. Not caring that you're camping there. The camp host didn't clean or check the bathrooms for 2 days straight and then didn't supply toilet paper.The men's bathroom was completely blocked off due to clogging. Quiet times were not observed by other campers, was not enforced by a camp post. The only positive to this entire experience was the lake. It was beautiful. Over priced for being so close to.other campers with no barriers between us.
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #87
Campsite was clean and raked. Hosts were present and available but did not interfere with our time. Favorite campground!
@KellyK9785145 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #64
We had a great stay at Cinder Hill. The sites are well maintained and there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, boating, fishing, biking, or just relaxing in nature and stargazing. Well return next year!
@EdwardB9523394 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025
Camp hosts were great
@ErikL544FE2142 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025
Great trip with lots of good memories. Little issue when we got there. Someone had taken our reserved spot. System isnt perfect, but camp host were great and issue resolved. Automated system should not allow one to purchase a reserved spot and open site placards should be green and red for reserved like everywhere else.
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025
We camped with several other sites, all in the high numbers, eastern end of the park. All sites (6 in total) were very nice. We has a mix of RV and tent campers, and the sites accommodated everyone very nicely. There are both flush and vault restrooms. I would say that they could use a few more, as the campsite filled in there would be a line occasionally. No showers, no cell signal.
@charlesd633372 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #20
The restrooms are out of order. Not enough money in the in the coffer to pay for repairs? Still my favorite place to camp in Oregon. Thanks
@AnnaG4813831 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #16
Lovely campground, very uncrowded and very clean. We really enjoyed being in the Newberry Crater NM. It was amazing!! Great paddle boarding and hiking. Gorgeous scenery.
@JayL5220997 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #77
The late-June snow didnt dampen our spirits! Once the sun did come out, it was absolutely beautiful!
@YelenaN217AB7B · Camped on Jun 16, 2025
It was a nice area. It was alright, no complaints really. Not the greatest Ive seen but would go back.
@charlesJ731376 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #77
This stay occurred during the first week the campground was open for this year. The campground was very clean and there were few campers, so it was very quiet. That started to change the last day we stayed.
@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025
Cinder Hill campground is managed by a private contract. Extra vehicle charge here was $10 per day versus $5 per day at Diamond Lake campground.
@JulianB5BA0A34 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024
We camped in No. 94, one of the nicer spots thats at the end of the loop and has nice view of the lake. Excellent upkeep by the camp host, bathrooms were clean and had easy access to water and garbage. Can easily walk down to the lake shore
@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024
The campground itself was good to very good. However, many folks had campfires in defiance of the no campfire rules in place due to the extreme fire danger in the area. The vault toilets were pretty foul, unlike the ones at Waldo Lake which are the model of efficiency. The campground host wasn't seen much, nor did they seem to care if campers ignored the no campfire rules and the no generator hours.The hike up to the obsidian flow was the highlight. Very amazing. The night sky over East Lake was astounding. Got much colder than expected one night, so pack extra blankets and layered clothing for a late August trip.

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