North Twin Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (55 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Twin Lake Campground islocated just north of the South Twin Resort on North Twin Lake. Located on North Twin Lake, this campground offers a small beach at the shallow end of the lake that is great for wading and swimming. Fishing is also quite popular though motorized boats are prohibited on this body of water.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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North Twin Lake Campground offers a pristine non-motorized lake experience with excellent swimming and fishing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained vault toilets and spacious, uncrowded campsites.
Wildlife alert: Black bears, elk, coyotes, and osprey present in the area—store food properly and exercise caution
Insider tips for North Twin Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Non-motorized watercraft only; kayaks, canoes, and SUPs are ideal for this lake Arrive with full water supply as water hookups are not available at any sites
Skip North Twin Lake Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—neither are available. You require full RV hookups—only electric is available on select sites. You plan to visit outside May-October operating season.
Best time to visit North Twin Lake Campground: August — Peak season within May-October operating window with ideal water temperature for swimming and daily bathroom maintenance verified by campers.
Nearby campgrounds: West South Twin Campground (BEND, OR), Sheep Bridge (BEND, OR), Gull Point Campground (BEND, OR), Reservoir Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Twin Lake Campground
Cell signal at North Twin Lake Campground (BEND, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
North Twin Lake Campground islocated just north of the South Twin Resort on North Twin Lake. Located on North Twin Lake, this campground offers a small beach at the shallow end of the lake that is great for wading and swimming. Fishing is also quite popular though motorized boats are prohibited on this body of water.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly
Non-motorized watercraft only; kayaks, canoes, and SUPs are ideal for this lake
Arrive with full water supply as water hookups are not available at any sites
Peak season within May-October operating window with ideal water temperature for swimming and daily bathroom maintenance verified by campers
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on County Road 42, and finally 0.2 miles south on County Road 4260.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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