96% (524) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Deschutes River Woods
Experience Heaven
1. Experience Heaven
99%
(972)
20mi from Deschutes River Woods · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.
The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to end of Sept and the Gers for 2025/2026 winter are blocked out from Nov 15/25 to May 15/26.
Pets allowed, toilets on site, campfires permitted when burn ban is not in place. Now up until this year I have provided Free Firewood. I have quit doing that for a variety of reasons, the least being the cost and the work for me. I am encouraging everyone to purchase a Propane Fire Pit if you don't have one by now.
I am not to the point yet of saying no big dogs. Talk to me if you think your "big dog" might not fit in. I don't like them running thru other campers sites, so just be respectful. Take them for walks along the lake.. No Yappers, no barking dogs, no pain in the butts.
Why would you drive by 46 grocery stores and forget to bring ice?
No loud music. I have changed quiet time to 9:00 PM. If you need to listen to the chaos/stressful music I suggest you start a band or become a DJ.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.
Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.
I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.
Then there is the silence.
The best part of “Heaven”.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Henry Farms
2. Henry Farms
93%
(22)
28mi from Deschutes River Woods · 68 sites · Tents, RVs
80 acres set along the crooked river. Views of smith rocks and cascade mountains. Abundant wildlife with fishing and floating the river when weather allows. Goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, chickens, rabbits and horses to enjoy watching and feeding if desired. We have a garden started that will be available soon
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Ochoco National Forest
3. Ochoco National Forest
77%
(11)
257 sites · Mitchell, Oregon
Central Oregon hosts high mountains, thick pine forests, and lots of wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
96% (524) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Deschutes River Woods
Experience Heaven
1. Experience Heaven
99%
(972)
20mi from Deschutes River Woods · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.
The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to end of Sept and the Gers for 2025/2026 winter are blocked out from Nov 15/25 to May 15/26.
Pets allowed, toilets on site, campfires permitted when burn ban is not in place. Now up until this year I have provided Free Firewood. I have quit doing that for a variety of reasons, the least being the cost and the work for me. I am encouraging everyone to purchase a Propane Fire Pit if you don't have one by now.
I am not to the point yet of saying no big dogs. Talk to me if you think your "big dog" might not fit in. I don't like them running thru other campers sites, so just be respectful. Take them for walks along the lake.. No Yappers, no barking dogs, no pain in the butts.
Why would you drive by 46 grocery stores and forget to bring ice?
No loud music. I have changed quiet time to 9:00 PM. If you need to listen to the chaos/stressful music I suggest you start a band or become a DJ.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.
Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.
I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.
Then there is the silence.
The best part of “Heaven”.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Henry Farms
2. Henry Farms
93%
(22)
28mi from Deschutes River Woods · 68 sites · Tents, RVs
80 acres set along the crooked river. Views of smith rocks and cascade mountains. Abundant wildlife with fishing and floating the river when weather allows. Goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, chickens, rabbits and horses to enjoy watching and feeding if desired. We have a garden started that will be available soon
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Ochoco National Forest
3. Ochoco National Forest
77%
(11)
257 sites · Mitchell, Oregon
Central Oregon hosts high mountains, thick pine forests, and lots of wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Heather
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful, quiet, isolated, yet easy to find spot on East Lake. Close to Bend and LaPine. Lots of ducks and other birds, chipmunks, and we could hear other critters roaming around at night. David was a lovely host. Would definitely stay again.
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Ashton
September 2025
With kids
Everything about our stay at David's was incredible, starting with him. After pre-arrival instructions/how-to from him, he greeted us upon arrival to give us a lay of the Ger along with a lay of the land. He is a kind, straight-shooting man with an INCREDIBLE story (I'd encourage a chat with him). The Ger and the land were amazing. We had everything we needed for an elevated and unique camping experience within the Ger. Outside, David stewards a prime lakefront beach property, idyllic in so many ways, not the least of which is it's quite serenity. I'll definitely be coming back and encourage you to visit.
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Ryan
August 2025
Tent
Great site! Effortless check-in/check-out. Morning view of the canyon was priceless! Many farm animals on the property along with some guard dogs. Very close to Smith Rock!
Bring ear plugs if you don't want to hear the dogs barking through the night. Other than that, great stay!
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Mandy
August 2025
With pets
We had so much fun sleeping in the yurt at East Lake. David was a welcoming host, and he was so unique and fun to talk with too. His property is so special. The boats and paddleboard were fun and it was fun letting my dog run. He loved it; definitely in his element as a lake dog. The yurt was well equipped with everything you could need to cook and it was clean and comfortable. Obsidion speckled the roads and was fun to collect. May daughter and I walked along the edge of the lake all the way to the resort, which was so peaceful and fun. The camping area seemed so fun too- lots of space. The energy was really special. We want to go back and stay longer! Hopefully next summer!
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Grecia
August 2025
With pets
We had an amazing time during our stay. The location was perfect for the summer with the lake nearby. Everything was clean and comfortable. We found everything we needed ready for use. We would definitely stay here again!
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Mandy
August 2025
20 ft campervan
I had such a relaxing time at David’s little slice of heaven! Porter potties were clean, there was canoes, paddle boards, and little boats to borrow as well. David lent me a wine opener and checked in on me after the storm that rolled through. Highly recommend!
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Samantha
August 2025
Tent
First of all the land is absolutely beautiful. We had the most magical time 🙏
The hosts are so wonderful, attentive, and kind. I wish I could stay here forever. It’s just so dreamy !
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Ivy
August 2025
Tent
Such a quiet, peaceful, beautiful site. David is a very hospitable host, his dog Stormy is very sweet, porta-potties are clean, and we enjoyed getting to use the kayaks and boats available on the beach.
We look forward to coming back!
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Megan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
My family and I had a beautiful stay! Really feels like a slice of heaven.
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Greta
August 2025
Tent
We had an absolute blast at David's incredible property. The lake is gorgeous, and the entire area in and around the Newberry Caldera is stunning. We're a mid-forties couple (no kids) and prefer a quiet tent camping experience - David hooked us up with a lovely, isolated campground at the far end of his sites, which was perfect for us. There were a number of spaces on the other end of the beach which were excellent for families, groups, larger vans, and pop-up campers. Something for everyone! The available watercraft loans were a fantastic perk. We were there for a week, and were able to get both ice and propane resupplies from David when we ran out, rather than driving into town (which isn't far - we just didn't want to leave!). The bathrooms were clean and incredibly well-maintained. 10 out of 10. We will most definitely be back!
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Samara
August 2025
19 ft campervan
Group trip
Such a cool place- private and beautiful. Only 8 spots total. Right on the lake. We loved the quiet peacefulness it was perfect for our family get away!
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
Best place to camp in Oregon. Love this place and David and Danette and Stormy are incredibly sweet hosts. 10/10 would recommend.
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Tim
August 2025
17 ft campervan
With pets
Checkout was Noon and we left at 11:59am. Had a really hard time saying goodbye and can’t wait to come back! This was such a quiet, peaceful retreat. Thank you Dave and DaNette for the hospitality.
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Andria
August 2025
With kids
Quiet and peaceful, even with two kids under 6! Gem of a location, we’ve been camping at East Lake for over a decade and finally “discovered” this spot. We’ll be back! Thanks for sharing.
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nida
August 2025
17 ft campervan
Beautiful private river to swim in with gorgeous mountain (?) backdrop. If you’re an animal lover then you will especially love this site. Tons of friendly and beautiful animals to visit! If you’re a carnivore then you must check out the dream fridge of ranch meats. John and Hoss were so friendly and generous — if I am ever in the area again then I would love to come back. 10/10
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Amy
August 2025
With pets
What a unique and fun experience! I've enjoyed camping at David's property before, but this was our first time staying in the Ger. It has everything we needed for a quick overnighter. We made use of the BBQ on the deck as it was quite hot to cook inside. The access to the private Lakeshore and the water is lovely!
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Keyla
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This place was beautiful! From the moment we arrived, it felt calm, peaceful, and like the perfect little escape. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He gave us free firewood, showed us around the ranch, and even let us meet and pet all the animals (which was awesome!). Being surrounded by that beautiful scenery was so refreshing, and getting here was super easy. We’re already talking about our next trip back. Couldn’t recommend it more!
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Chad
August 2025
With kids
We had a great time in The Osprey yurt. It is well equipped and a cozy place to spend the night. The kitchen is well equipped and it has a fire pit on the deck that is great for smores. The host was very friendly and offered water and other supplies. My daughter said the portapotty was the nicest she had ever seen and it did indeed smell very clean.
We enjoyed the boats that are free to use, walking the beach, and finding obsidian.
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N
August 2025
Tent
Enjoyed the stay for 2 nights, definitely felt safe by the river and left for Bend for the day for some paddling and came back feeling okay about leaving our tent. The river was a bit low because it's summer but that's fine we weren't planning on paddling in there to begin with. Everyone we met at the farm/camp was friendly, there were a lot of animals around from the farm, also at night just a lot of wild animals/bird sounds and a big storm passing overhead. I'd recommend for anyone planning on seeing Smith rock or just wanting to camp somewhere wild that's not a forest for a night. There was a guy fishing down there in a parallel site. This is not like camping in the forest where you have silence and trees, this is camping out in a very wild field with a river and at night occasional headlights of cars passing by but that part's not so bad. All of the camp sites appear to be right next to each other and there's a single portapotty. The host was nice, he came down and said hi and chatted a few times. I appreciated the stay overall but maybe not the place to get away to "fix your marriage" or something. :]
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Grace
July 2025
Tent
With kids
This place is absolutely amazing, directly on the lake in the Newberry Volcano caldera. Obsidian everywhere! The host tried to put us in a more private spot since I told him we were sensitive to noise. I misunderstood his directions but it was still great. Hope to come back again down the road.
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