USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Point Campground - Deschutes

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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Sites
9
Hookups
9 no hookups
Season
May 28 to September 25
Max RV length
40 ft
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
4,951 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
POINT C.G. COMPLEX (NFSR 4600480) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
Lake
Deschutes National Forest
Nearest town
BEND
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD, BEND, OREGON, 97701
Phone
541-323-1746
Activities
Camping

9 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

Located next to Elk Lake, Point Campground provides access to fishing, boating and swimming.

Recreation

Elk Lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boating which provides the opportunity for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing.

Facilities

Point Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers, however, electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. This campground also features a boat ramp to provide access to Elk Lake.

Natural Features

Elk Lake offers visitor's views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister from various points around the shoreline. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.

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

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January39°26°12°48°11 of 11
February36°26°2°52°11 of 11
March42°26°15°60°11 of 11
April45°30°17°67°11 of 11
May52°36°27°77°7 of 11
June63°43°31°83°2 of 11
July78°51°40°92°0 of 11
August78°52°43°94°0 of 11
September67°46°36°90°0 of 11
October59°38°25°76°5 of 10
November45°32°16°61°8 of 10
December37°25°7°55°9 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.

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