Can you reserve a site at Bull Bend Campground?

Yes, Bull Bend Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bull Bend Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bull Bend Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bull Bend Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Bull Bend Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Bull Bend Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bull Bend Campground, Oregon — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening Date: May 9, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop 1

Site types

12 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Bull Bend Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
02	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
03	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
04	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
05	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
06	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
07	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
08	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
09	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
10	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
11	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
12	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 10.5 miles west on County Road 43, turn left on the 100 road. There is a sign there for Bull Bend. Follow the 100 road south approximately one mile and turn left at the sign which directs you to Bull Bend. Travel east about 1.5 miles until the road dead ends. Make a left and then in about a quarter mile you will turn right into the campground.

43.72540, -121.62748 · 43°43'31.5"N 121°37'38.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	43	48	54	63	71	83	82	75	62	46	38
Low °F	21	22	26	30	36	42	47	46	38	31	26	21
Precip in	3.0	2.0	1.7	1.3	1.3	0.9	0.5	0.6	0.6	1.4	2.6	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Bull Bend Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bull Bend Campground?: Yes, Bull Bend Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bull Bend Campground have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bull Bend Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bull Bend Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bull Bend Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Bull Bend Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Bull Bend Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Bull Bend Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bull Bend Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $23/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bull Bend Campground

Wyeth Campground - Deschutes 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pringle Falls Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fall River Guard Station 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fall River Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Twin Lake Campground 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gull Point Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
West South Twin Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Bridge 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Reservoir Campground 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wyeth Boating Site 0.9 mi · Facility
Wickiup Reservoir 5.7 mi · Facility
Sheep Bridge Campground 7.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.

Bull Bend Campground