Reservoir Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $21 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campground closed until further notice Reservoir Campground is located next to Wickiup Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Highway. Campers enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Wickiup Reservoir.
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, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Reservoir Campground offers a quiet camping experience next to Wickiup Reservoir with opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The campground accommodates both RV and tent campers with fire rings and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Elk, American Black Bear, and Bald Eagle have been documented within 8km of this location.
Insider tips for Reservoir Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. If planning water activities, verify current reservoir water levels before arrival as levels can be low in summer months. Electric hookups available on select sites only — confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Skip Reservoir Campground if: You require water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites.. You want guaranteed boat launch access — water levels can be too low for launching during peak season.. You prefer cooler-season camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. Campground is currently closed until further notice per RIDB..
Best time to visit Reservoir Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. June — June offers a natural beach when water levels are lower, though boat launch may be limited..
Nearby campgrounds: Gull Point Campground (BEND, OR), North Davis Creek Campground (BEND, OR), West South Twin Campground (BEND, OR), North Twin Lake Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reservoir Campground
Cell signal at Reservoir Campground (BEND, 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.
Campground closed until further notice Reservoir Campground is located next to Wickiup Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Highway. Campers enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Wickiup Reservoir.
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 federal campground with high demand.
If planning water activities, verify current reservoir water levels before arrival as levels can be low in summer months.
Electric hookups available on select sites only
confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
June offers a natural beach when water levels are lower, though boat launch may be limited.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Bend, OR: Travel about 58 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 2 miles east on Forest Road 44.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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