U.S. Forest Service · Pringle Falls Experimental Forest · OR

Bull Bend Campground

BULL BEND CAMPGROUNDPhoto · US Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
12Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 12

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Loop 101standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 102standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 103standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 104standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 105standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 106standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 107standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 108standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 109standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 110standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 111standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 112standard nonelectric40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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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.

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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