Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Deschutes National Forest • Oregon
See Exact Camping Road Locations
Download the Dispersed app to view 3390.2 miles of dispersed camping roads in Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District with GPS navigation and offline maps.
Download the App💎 80 Hidden Gems in this Area
80 community-curated dispersed campsites in Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District — free with the Dispersed app.
Download the AppCamping Regulations
Dispersed Camping
For all roads in this table: Vehicle type and dates allowed are the same as permitted on road within 300ft from the side of the road.
Motorized access for dispersed camping is only allowed to existing*, designated, or defined sites, and no closer than 30 feet to a stream, wetland, or water body
*Existing sites have established fire rings or other evidence of historic use; Designated sites are marked with a sign; and Defined sites limit motorized access with boulder or wood structures.
Campgrounds in Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Big Cove Boat-In
Located on Cultus Lake, this campground is 100% Reservation Only.
Big River
Big River Campground is located close to Sunriver, OR. It is a great place for …
Bull Bend
The access road is gravel/dirt you may want to drive slowly if you are in …
Chief Paulina
This campground is located near Paulina Lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This is …
China Hat
This campground is located near China Hat, a tall (6,573 ft. elevation), cone-shaped formation. The …
Cinder Hill
This campground is located along the shore of East Lake with several of the sites …
About Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District is a ranger district within Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.
There are 3390.2 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
Get the Full Experience on Mobile
Download the Dispersed app for offline maps, GPS navigation, user reviews with photos, and access to hidden gems.
Download the AppOr open in your browser on a computer.