Mallard Marsh Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (53 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mallard Marsh Campground is located along the reed-lined shores of Hosmer Lake a popular destination for fly-fishing, paddling and birding. Nearby Hosmer Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and boating as well as spectacular views. There are also trails and other opportunities for hiking and horseback riding nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Mallard Marsh Campground is situated along the reed-lined shores of Hosmer Lake, a popular destination for fly-fishing, paddling, and birding with nearby hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, American Pika, Canada Jay, Ring-necked Duck, and Northwestern Ringneck Snake have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Mallard Marsh Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand. Bring your own water; potable water is not available at the campground. Water must be obtained at Elk Lake. This is remote camping with vault toilets only; come prepared for rustic conditions.
Skip Mallard Marsh Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at this campground.. You require potable water on-site—you must bring your own or travel to Elk Lake.. You're visiting outside May-October—the campground is closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Mallard Marsh Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or) (BEND, OR), Little Fawn Campground (BEND, OR), Point Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Elk Lake Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mallard Marsh Campground
Cell signal at Mallard Marsh Campground (BEND, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 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.
Mallard Marsh Campground is located along the reed-lined shores of Hosmer Lake a popular destination for fly-fishing, paddling and birding. Nearby Hosmer Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and boating as well as spectacular views. There are also trails and other opportunities for hiking and horseback riding nearby.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand.
Bring your own water; potable water is not available at the campground. Water must be obtained at Elk Lake.
This is remote camping with vault toilets only; come prepared for rustic conditions.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, travel 35.5 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1.3 miles east on Forest Road 4625. South Campground will come up on the right side first and then Mallard Marsh.
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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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