Can you reserve a site at Point Campground - Deschutes?

Yes, Point Campground - Deschutes is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Point Campground - Deschutes?

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

Are pets allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes?

Yes, pets are allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes.

Are campfires allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes?

Campfires are allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Point Campground - Deschutes — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: May 30, 2025 – September 28, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
9 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: Loop 1

Site types

9 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

9 campsites at Point Campground - Deschutes

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
007 Multi	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	12	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel about 34 miles west on County Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Hwy).

43.96673, -121.80863 · 43°58'0.2"N 121°48'31.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	10.2	7.2	7.9	6.6	4.6	2.7	0.7	0.8	2.1	5.6	9.9	11.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.9 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 Point Campground - Deschutes

Can you reserve a site at Point Campground - Deschutes?: Yes, Point Campground - Deschutes is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Point Campground - Deschutes have?: 9 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Point Campground - Deschutes?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes?: Yes, pets are allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes.
Are campfires allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes?: Campfires are allowed at Point Campground - Deschutes. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Point Campground - Deschutes also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Point Campground - Deschutes'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 Point Campground - Deschutes

Little Fawn Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mallard Marsh Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lava Lake Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Lava Lake 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake 0.8 mi · Facility
South Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Little Lava Lake 4.7 mi · Facility
Sparks Lake Boating Site 4.8 mi · Facility
Devils Lake 5.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Point Campground - Deschutes