USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Bull Bend Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 12 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,262 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BULL BEND CG COMPLEX (NFSR 4370092) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- BEND
- Address
- 63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD, BEND, OR, 97701
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
12 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Bull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.
Recreation
Bull Bend Campground offers a great location for fishermen. Fishing access is best found along the banks or using a non-motorized boat. Motorized boating is not permitted in the area.
Facilities
Bull Bend Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, electric and water hookups are not available. The campground does not have running water. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Vault toilets are available.
Natural Features
Bull Bend Campground is located on a small peninsula lined by the Deschutes River.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Newberry National Volcanic Monument offers a glimpse into Central Oregon's rich geologic history. Travel 25 miles to Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits at the interpretive center, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one-mile underground through Lava River Cave. Travel 30 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls.
Bull Bend Campground offers easy access to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which weaves through multiple high lakes with views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor.
Fees
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° | 25° | 8° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 26° | -5° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 27° | 14° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 30° | 17° | 73° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 39° | 28° | 82° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 44° | 34° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 52° | 42° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 53° | 44° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 46° | 36° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 37° | 26° | 78° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 31° | 14° | 61° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 25° | 3° | 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
- Wyeth Campground - Deschutes · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 5 sites
- Pringle Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 7 sites
- Fall River Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Fall River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 12 sites
- LaPine State Park · Oregon State Parks · 6 mi · 127 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-05. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.