Campground

Point Campground - Deschutes

Deschutes National Forest · BEND · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Point Campground - Deschutes campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Point Campground - Deschutes

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 12:34 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/8 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
9
Pull-through
1
Max rig length
40 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Located next to Elk Lake, Point Campground provides access to fishing, boating and swimming. Recreation  Elk Lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boating which provides the opportunity for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing.  Facilities Point Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers, however, electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. This campground also features a boat ramp to provide access to Elk Lake. Natural Features Elk Lake offers visitor's views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister from various points around the shoreline. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel about 34 miles west on County Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Hwy).

Elevation
4,912 ft
Contact
541-323-1746

Activities

  • CAMPING

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