Archive for the ‘Bend’ Category

Oregon – McKay Crossing Campground

McKay Crossing CampgroundDeschutes National Forest-Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District on Paulina Creek From Bend, 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, 3.2 miles east on Road 21, and then 2.7 miles east on F.S. Road 2120. NOTE: 6/13/05 The bridge in the campground across Paulina Creek has State: Oregon City: Bend Nearest Town: La Pine Status; Official Cost: 10 or less Nearest Road: Dirt Scenery Rating: 3 Months Opened: April-September Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: 10 or less Max Stay -

Oregon – Wickiup Reservoir

Wickiup ReservoirThere is a lot of free dispersed camping around Wickiup Reservoir. Some are right along the water line with nice swim areas and you can park your boat right on the beach. I have heard this will be the last year you can “drive” in and camp there with your State: Oregon City: Bend Nearest Town: LaPine Status; Official Cost: Unknown Nearest Road: Unknown Scenery Rating: 5 Months Opened: Summer Extras: Water Number of Camp Sites: 30 or more Max Stay : Unknown -

Oregon – Haystack Reservoir

Haystack Reservoir First landing you come to is free. There is also a fee campground further down the road. This is lakeside with some fire pits and a pit toilet. State: Oregon City: Bend Nearest Town: CulverMadras Status; Official Cost: Free Nearest Road: Paved Scenery Rating: 5 Months Opened: Unknown Extras: Restrooms Number of Camp Sites: 10 or less Max Stay : 14 -

Oregon – Sisters City Park

Sisters City ParkThis pretty little forested park sits on the eastern edge of Sisters, a quaint tourist town northwest of Bend. You can walk to town in a few minutes where there are shops and restaurants. This is a good place to stay a few days. RV sites are $10 or $5 for State: Oregon City: Bend Nearest Town: Sisters Status; Unknown Cost: 10 or less Nearest Road: Paved Scenery Rating: 4 Months Opened: May 15 to Oct 15 Extras: Restrooms Number of Camp Sites: 30 or more Max Stay : -

Oregon – Prairie Campground

Prairie CampgroundDeschutes National Forest – Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District on Paulina Creek. Access: from Bend, 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 3.1 miles east on Road 21. Elevation: 4300 feet. Vault toilets, drinking water. 16 RV/Trailer/Tent sites with maximum leng State: Oregon City: Bend Nearest Town: La Pine Status; Official Cost: 10 or less Nearest Road: Gravel Scenery Rating: 4 Months Opened: April-October Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: 10 or less Max Stay : 14 -