Bull Bend Campground, Bend, OR

Bull Bend Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (49 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,263 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $19.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (33)

4.0 out of 5

5 star		45%
4 star		24%
3 star		15%
2 star		6%
1 star		6%

@LeeW3847834 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #5

great unique campground; However no sign on hwy at turn-off.

@ValerieB703434 · Camped on Sep 26, 2024 at Campsite #5

We went later in the season. The toilet was super clean. The only downside was per forest service we werent allowed fires, but everyone there was having fires. It was a little concerning since the fire danger was still high and your stuck on this tiny peninsula.

@CamilleL732E6A · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #12

We always love coming to Bull Bend

@RandyC3066848 · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #10

Beautiful location. The access road is in poor shape. Takes about 20 minutes to drive, from the highway, if you are towing a trailer.

@BethH1585808 · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #7

This place is heavenly. Went on weekday in September and we were the only ones there!

@EllenH5197529 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #6

Bull Bend CG is such a gem- its small, quiet and so much fun with the ability to river float right around the campground. Site 6 was perfect- right on the water, our own little section of beach/riverfront. Only hope we will make it back again!

@AmyT9468092 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #7

This is a wonderful campground. It's quiet and the camp spaces are large. The bathroom clean with lots of toilet paper, garbage pick up and glass and can recycling. The loop to float is lovely and peaceful. Can't wait to go back. There were mosquitos in the evening and morning, but not too bad.

@CarlyJ659A42E4 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #7

Fun but lots and lots of mosquitoes!!!!

@JoshR1751846 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #9

Fishing was awful. Crazy weather (lightning rain), which I do understand is not the campgrounds fault, rather the location. Only (1) pit toilet. Although, toilet was maintained very well, there was just one. No potable water. Road to get to campground is rough, dusting and narrow. Drunkards constantly floating by on the River. I would surely encourage people to seek a different location to spend their precious time.

@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Oct 14, 2022 at Campsite #5

Great campground, rough narrow road driving in but no big deal if you take it slow. Be sure not to follow Google directions or you will end up at a forest service gate. Reserved online, was overcharged and there was no reserved sign on my site upon arrival. Luckily my site was still available. Great campground.

@RandyC3066848 · Camped on Sep 30, 2022 at Campsite #12

No garbage service, cans were overflowing. Also, switched campsites and paid cash for the new site. Campground host was going to refund our money for site 10 and note this change in campground records, but he never returned with the refund. I have now applied for a refund on site # 11. Otherwise, it is beautiful campground. May return next year.

@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Aug 7, 2022 at Campsite #12

Beautiful setting on the Deschutes River. Large, spacious camp sites. With Only 12 sites and a bumpy gravel road to get there, helps prevent overcrowding

@JustinS6067631 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #2

Small campground. Bumpy dirt roads are worth the drive. Sites are very close together. Views of the water are great at most sites as well. Can float a little 0.5 mile loop on repeat. Water calm enough for SUP easily with dogs. Some sites not completely drive through. Only 1 vault toilet. No running water or fresh water available so be prepared and bring your own. Overall, nice little spot.

@TameraP5997098 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #5

Always my favorite place!

@CarlB2043472 · Camped on Jul 31, 2022 at Campsite #10

The campground was filled with rvs and trailers running generators day and night. And flying drones. It was a nightmare. Why do people bring all these giant noisy machines to a primitive campground where people are trying to get away from the noise and smell of the city? Wisconsin bans generators in all of their state parks. Can't we at least ban generators in primitive campgrounds to give other campers a bit of peace?

@LillianJ947093 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #2

Camping here is such a treat! I left four stars because our campsite, #2 didn't have a fire pit which is listed as an amenity. The metal grate was missing and it was a huge bummer. All the other sites had one from what we could tell. Aside from that the river access it top notch and floating around the campground was super relaxing. It's a beautiful location. Google maps took us to the wrong spot. We had to get back onto the paved road and go another mile or so further till we saw a sign for Bull Bend.

@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #9

Bull Bend Campground has lovely large campsites with lots of privacy...the road getting to the campground is a bit sketchy and I wouldn't bring a trailer. The one drawback of this campground is that there is no fresh water source with exception of the river.

@PAULAA1853683 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #10

It was a quiet place , the spot was big and clean, when I came it was a family occupying it with no reservation so I have to wait for their going whit all their stuff... But I loved it! The river it's great and the place is beautiful!

@StevenS1501716 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #3

Beautiful campsite with river view

@DanielN340 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #6

I arrived a few minutes before check-in the site was empty it was a very rainy day well I couldn’t raise the roof on my A-frame camper seems the motor was full of water this has nothing to do with the campground itself this is between me and the seller the campground is a beautiful campground right on the Deschutes I would not hesitate refer this to anyone.

@TameraP355 · Camped on Aug 15, 2021 at Campsite #8

Smoke and a fire dampened the experience

@CarolA377 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #7

This is a beautiful little campground on the Deschutes River near La Pine. It even has great cell coverage. Bring your own water.

@DanK521 · Camped on Aug 7, 2021 at Campsite #3

After coming here for 25 years - we discovered crawdads for the first time. Always beautiful and perfect for floating. We plan to keep coming for the next 25 years.

@DanielleZ760 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #2

When I was looking for a camping site a few months prior, it stated that all the sites were taken so we went with campsite #2. The campsite was fine, but there were multiple people coming in and out looking for sites when all of them were reserved, yet no one showed up to over half the sites that were supposed to be reserved. When discussed with the campsite manager, they shrugged it off and didn't really say anything about it. This deterred a lot of people away, on an already challenging place to go to, and meant that cars were coming and out and turning away all day, each day. Also, the bathroom was disgusting and was covered in flies, making it impossible and unbearable to use. I also highly recommend not allowing generators and limiting RV use. The parking for each spot does not accommodate large RV's which made it almost impossible to go around the turnaround, and there were people who were using generators literally all day long-this definitely killed the mood of camping in what could have been such a beautiful experience, given the location.

@LisaS271 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #10

This is such a hidden gem off the Dechutes River - perfect for kayaking, floating, or stand up paddle boarding. The float around the entire campsite takes only about 20 minutes, but so peaceful and relaxing. Its very easy to put in, go around the bend, exit the river, cross the small road to the other side and do it all over again. A couple sites have huge pull through driveway, big enough for almost two trailers, while others are on the smaller side. We took our 27 ft travel trailer and had room for three more cars behind it if we wanted. Yes the road going in is all dirt forest road, but we just went slow and had no problems. Like other reviewers, we too noticed that all the sites were booked for the entire week, but 3-4 sites were a no show. Super frustrating when you have to plan your camping trip here 6 months in advance. I don't understand why people can't just cancel their reservations and give other people a chance to enjoy this campground. Verizon service coverage is excellent, we were even able to work remote/use Zoom at times using our hot spots with no issues.

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