Ogden Group
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: La Pine, OR, OR
Price: From $97 per night
Price range: $97–$161 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ogden Group campground is located in the high desert region of central Oregon, on the scenic Paulina Creek. The campground is surrounded by scenery that sets the stage for fantastic recreational opportunities in Deschutes National Forest. This group campground is ideal for large scout groups, school outings, and family reunions, and provides plenty of opportunities for excursions to scenic rivers, lakes, and lava flows, typical to the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Ogden Group is a scenic group campground on Paulina Creek in Deschutes National Forest's high desert region, offering fantastic recreational opportunities including access to scenic rivers, lakes, and lava flows. Campers consistently praise it as a beautiful, peaceful spot with a picturesque creek and waterfall.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Gray Squirrel, Great Gray Owl, Mountain Bluebird
Insider tips for Ogden Group: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available Group campground ideal for scout groups, school outings, and family reunions
Skip Ogden Group if: You need RV hookups. You require year-round camping (seasonal closure November-April). You prefer smaller group sizes (this is a group campground).
Best time to visit Ogden Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Prairie Campground (La Pine, OR), Mckay Crossing Campground (La Pine, OR), Big River (BEND, OR), Paulina Lake Campground (La Pine, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ogden Group
Cell signal at Ogden Group (La Pine, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Ogden Group campground is located in the high desert region of central Oregon, on the scenic Paulina Creek. The campground is surrounded by scenery that sets the stage for fantastic recreational opportunities in Deschutes National Forest. This group campground is ideal for large scout groups, school outings, and family reunions, and provides plenty of opportunities for excursions to scenic rivers, lakes, and lava flows, typical to the area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Group campground ideal for scout groups, school outings, and family reunions
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, drive south on Highway 97 for 22 miles. Head east on Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) for 3 miles. Ogden Group is on the left. From LaPine, drive north on Highway 97 for 6.8 miles. Head east on Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) for 3 miles. Ogden Group is on the left.
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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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