Fall River Campground

Campground · Oregon · 10 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
4,272 ft
Elevation
FALL RIVER CAMPGROUND

Overview

Fall River Campground is located along Fall River within the Deschutes National Forest west of La Pine. 

Recreation

Campers can enjoy the nearby Fall River Trail which offers frequent views of crystal clear Fall River. This trail can be accessed from one of three Fall River Trailheads. Visitors can also enjoy fishing on Fall River although it is limited to fly fishing only.

Facilities

Fall River Campground sites tend to be on the smaller side without any RV hookups or services. Campers will need to provide their own water supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.

Natural Features

Fall River's headwaters bubble from the ground approximately 1/4 mile from the campground. The river meanders through the forest before joining the Deschutes River. Legal-sized brook and rainbow trout are stocked several times a year.

Nearby Attractions

Fall River Trail leaves from this campground and follows the river.

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.

The facts

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

Site types

  • 10 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Management

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 Fall River Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
01Loop 1ManagementPull ThroughGravelSlight—30 ft6 🐾
02Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront30 ft6 🐾
03Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—40 ft6 🐾
04Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront36 ft6 🐾
05Loop 1ManagementPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront40 ft6 🐾
06Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront40 ft6 🐾
07Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront30 ft6 🐾
08Loop 1Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront30 ft6 🐾
09Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—24 ft6 🐾
10Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—40 ft6 🐾
11Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—40 ft6 🐾
12Loop 1Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—40 ft6 🐾

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel 17.3 miles south on Hwy 97, then 12.2 miles southwest on County Road 42.

43.77254, -121.62031 · 43°46'21.1"N 121°37'13.1"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404348546371838275624638
Low °F212226303642474638312621
Precip in3.02.01.71.31.30.90.50.60.61.42.63.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fall River Campground

Can you reserve a site at Fall River Campground?
Yes, Fall River Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fall River Campground have?
12 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Fall River Campground?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Fall River Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fall River Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Fall River Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Fall River Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsite Rate: $21/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 Fall River Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

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