Campground

Sheep Bridge

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

Sheep Bridge campground
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Weekend availability at Sheep Bridge

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 8:44 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    19/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    19/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    19/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    19/19 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
23
Pull-through
12
Max rig length
40 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Sheep Bridge Campground is located at the point where the Deschutes River flows into Wickiup Reservoir. Recreation Sheep Bridge Campground offers great access for fishing. A short drive away, visitors can find numerous trailheads leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Facilities Sheep Bridge Campground can accommodate both tent and RV camping, however, hookups are not available. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets. A boat ramp for river access is also available at the campground. Natural Features The Deschutes River provides habitat for a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. 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, Oregon: Travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42 , and finally 0.8 miles south on Forest Road 4260.

Elevation
4,402 ft
Contact
541-323-1746

Activities

  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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