Bull Bend Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (35 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.Bull Bend Campground is located on a small peninsula lined by the Deschutes River.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 scen
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bull-bend-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Bull Bend Campground offers excellent fishing access along the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir Dam, with a great location for anglers using non-motorized boats or bank fishing.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Bobcat, Coyote, American Badger, American Mink, and Hooded Merganser present in the area.
Insider tips for Bull Bend Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites. Non-motorized boats are permitted for fishing access on the reservoir. No running water available—bring adequate water supply.
Skip Bull Bend Campground if: You require electric or water hookups—none are available.. You need hookups for RV self-containment—campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Bull Bend Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Wyeth Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Pringle Falls Campground (BEND, OR), Fall River Guard Station (Bend, OR), Fall River Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bull Bend Campground
Cell signal at Bull Bend Campground (BEND, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.Bull Bend Campground is located on a small peninsula lined by the Deschutes River.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites.
Non-motorized boats are permitted for fishing access on the reservoir.
No running water available
bring adequate water supply.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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