Wyeth Campground - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $21 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wyeth Campground is a small campground located along the Deschutes River just downstream from Wickiup Reservoir. Please note that there are two US Forest Service campgrounds named "Wyeth" in Oregon. This one is on the Deschutes National Forest along the Deschutes River.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wyeth-campground-deschutes to be notified when sites open up.
Small, quiet campground located directly on the Deschutes River with beautiful scenery ideal for paddling, fishing, and hiking. Highly rated by campers (4/5 stars) for its peaceful riverside setting and natural surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Bobcat, Coyote, American Badger, American Mink, Rock Wren, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Hooded Merganser documented in the area
Insider tips for Wyeth Campground - Deschutes: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites Bring your own drinking water — this is a dry camp with no water supply Plan for self-contained RVs only — no hookups available at most sites
Skip Wyeth Campground - Deschutes if: You need electric, water, or sewer hookups. You cannot book well in advance during peak season. You require amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
Best time to visit Wyeth Campground - Deschutes: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. June-September — Optimal for water activities like floating and fly fishing based on camper reports.
Nearby campgrounds: Pringle Falls Campground (BEND, OR), Bull Bend Campground (BEND, OR), Fall River Guard Station (Bend, OR), Fall River Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wyeth Campground - Deschutes
Cell signal at Wyeth Campground - Deschutes (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.
Wyeth Campground is a small campground located along the Deschutes River just downstream from Wickiup Reservoir. Please note that there are two US Forest Service campgrounds named "Wyeth" in Oregon. This one is on the Deschutes National Forest along the Deschutes River.
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 with only 5 sites
Bring your own drinking water
this is a dry camp with no water supply
Plan for self-contained RVs only
no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Optimal for water activities like floating and fly fishing based on camper reports
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: Head south on Highway 97 for approximately 27 miles and 8 miles west on County Road 43, then you will see a sign for the campground on the sound side of County Road 43.
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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