USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Sheep Bridge
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 23 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,459 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SOUTH CENTURY DRIVE (NFSR 4200000) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- BEND
- Address
- 63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD, BEND, OREGON, 97701
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 27° | 11° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 27° | 1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 28° | 18° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 32° | 21° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 39° | 30° | 75° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 53° | 41° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 54° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 47° | 37° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 38° | 30° | 77° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 32° | 19° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 11° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- North Twin Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 20 sites
- West South Twin Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 24 sites
- Gull Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 80 sites
- Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 32 sites
- Quinn River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 41 sites
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