Bull Bend Campground

Deschutes National Forest, OR · ≈27.8 mi to Bend
Sites
12
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
27.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Campers with pets
  • Campfire and fire pit enthusiasts
  • Boondockers without hookups

✕ Not ideal for

  • Campers needing electric hookups
  • Remote travelers without cell service

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

12 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
Camping
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Excellent for large RVsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Bend, ~27.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: US Forest Service

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground