Gull Point Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$126 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (107 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, Gull Point campground offers visitors easy access to an abundance of recreational activities along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway. Sites are scattered among a mixed, yet open conifer forest, giving sunshine a chance to filter through. Several sites sit on along the waterfront.
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, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest with sites scattered among open conifer forest and several waterfront locations. Offers easy access to hiking, boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Elk, American Black Bear, Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Western Tanager, and Hooded Merganser documented within 8km
Insider tips for Gull Point Campground: Book reservations as early as possible - campground sells out quickly Sites are suitable for self-contained RVs as there are no hookups Several sites sit directly along the waterfront for premium reservoir access
Skip Gull Point Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer smaller campgrounds - 80 total sites with high demand.
Best time to visit Gull Point Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: West South Twin Campground (BEND, OR), North Twin Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Reservoir Campground (BEND, OR), Sheep Bridge (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gull Point Campground
Cell signal at Gull Point 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.
Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, Gull Point campground offers visitors easy access to an abundance of recreational activities along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway. Sites are scattered among a mixed, yet open conifer forest, giving sunshine a chance to filter through. Several sites sit on along the waterfront.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations as early as possible - campground sells out quickly
Sites are suitable for self-contained RVs as there are no hookups
Several sites sit directly along the waterfront for premium reservoir access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, Oregon, go south on Highway 97 for nearly 27 miles to Wickiup Junction. Turn west on Road 43 and continue for 11 miles, then turn west on Forest Service Road 42 for 4.6 miles. Turn south on Forest Service Road 4260 and continue for 3 miles 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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