Camping in Wickiup Reservoir with surfing
Fish for giant brown trout or go for a swim at this high desert reservoir.
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- Wickiup Reservoir
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AxumaMoon
2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Bend, OR
Natural garden landscaping on a peaceful acre located 20 minutes from Bachelor and Bend. Guests may enjoy our private beach, dock, and boat ramp 1/2mile away. It is about 1 mile from Deschutes Forest, Deschutes River, and the road to the mountains and lakes. And only 3 miles from the Sunriver resort. And for the snowmobilers, Dutchman Flats (right next to Mount Bachelor) awaits your tracks.
The property is surrounded by 6 wooded acres. There is a 50 gallon tank of filtered drinking water, an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, a very large deck, a gas powered warming pan on another deck to sit around, and an in ground fire pit with wood to burn, and room for tents, vehicles and RVs.
I am a local Gardener and so you will find yourself in a flowered paradise from Spring thru Autumn. There are raised beds around the property creating several different oasis’s.
Not only is the property laden with hundreds of native wildflowers, but I have brought in close to 200 perennials plants, shrubs, and trees.
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$75
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River Woods Basecamp
1 site · RV1 acre · Bend, OR
The perfect, cozy basecamp in the woods. ~15min from downtown Bend, 40min to Mt Bachelor, River access, quiet, walkable, dog friendly neighborhood.
**This is a Car/Trailer Campsite, NOT a rental of the A-Frame**
Your spot sits on our acre property on the side of our house. You have water and electrical hookups (need to provide your own toilet, no dump!) provided and are welcome to walk around/set up your hammock and chairs around the property, and use the hot tub on the back deck. We love meeting traveler's and sharing stories, so please feel free to say hi! We also welcome your furry friends and have a dog ourselves.
Happy to give recommendations on things to do and see while you're here - enjoy your visit to Bend!
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$50
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Sunny Ponderosa Camp
1 site · RV1 acre · Bend, OR
Park in our large wrap-around driveway under our beautiful Ponderosa pines and fall asleep to the gorgeous view of the stars with no obnoxious streetlights. Don’t worry, we have a flood light and cameras to keep you and your stuff safe! Then wake up to the smell of our Juniper trees and watch our local group of mule deer grazing through the yard with views of Tumalo Mountain. Just across the street starts the Canal Trail that heads East and West. A 5 min bike ride East along the trail will take you to a Fred Meyer Grocery store, Starbucks, and much much more. Or take the Canal Trail West through the massive 123+ acres of forested public land that connects directly to the Deschutes River Trail (only 4 mins away). Once there, the outdoor activities are endless! Great fishing, bouldering, biking, swimming, rafting, and nature viewing spots are all within a couple minute walk from our home. Heading to the Old Mill or Hayden Homes Amphitheater for some shopping, a concert, restaurants, or drinks? It all starts 3/4 of a mile down the hill! If you’re viewing this posting, you probably already know all the amazing outdoor and sporting opportunities, entertainment, shopping, and eating that our beautiful town of Bend offers. If you’re still not sure, we’ll be right here to help you find the perfect spot to go! We’ll be continuing to add photos and facilities as time goes on to help better serve you. We appreciate your interest and hope that if the dates don’t work out this time, we get to meet you on your next trip to Bend. Cheers!
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$69
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Rancho Relaxo
1 site · RV5 acres · Bend, OR
Pitch a tent or back your trailer (Up to sixteen foot) in the middle of five acres for a minimum of 15 days without moving it once it's parked as I don't want a trail to form. Access to your own private picnic table, portable outhouse, and propane barbeque with one cook top burner (Propane included). The campsite boards a small farm with goats, sheep etc. Located in Central Oregon minutes from Tumalo State Park is the Deschutes River that runs through downtown Bend offering lazy raft or tube floating. Downtown Bend and boarding the river is an amphitheater with top name bands every few weeks. Less than ten minutes from "The Cascade Village Shopping Center" (https://www.shopcascadevillage.com)with many restaurant and shopping options to the south. Ten minutes to the north is Tumalo Town offering carts at “The Bite” (https://www.thebitetumalo.com) with tasty local beers on tap, two cider tasting rooms (Bend Cider and Tumalo Cider). There, you will find a general store offering refillable beer and cider growlers and a deli with both gas and diesel. There is also a coffee shop, pizza parlor, tavern and the historic “Tumalo Feed Co. Steakhouse” (https://www.tumalofeedcosteakhouse.com) with an old town western feel. For you adventures, there’s Smith Rock State Park 30 minutes north and Mt Bachelor 50 minutes west for you downhill and Nordic skiers. In between Mt Bachelor and Rancho Relaxo site there is plenty of hiking and awesome mountain bike trails including the Phil’s trail network. Five minutes north on Old Bend Redmond Highway is "Schilling's Garden Market" (https://www.schillingsgardenmarket.com/)offering mini venues, gardening classes and fresh produce along with plants for sale. Fifteen minutes north is “well Rooted” (https://wellrootedfarms.co) yep without the m at the end of their website) where you can your own fresh produce, by meets etc.
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$35
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The Honeybee Ranch
5 sites · Lodging11 acres · Bend, OR
You are just minutes away (whether you are Hiking, Biking, Walking or riding your Horses to our quaint and lovely little village of Tumalo for outdoor music, food trucks, fire pits and country store.
Perfect space for artist/writers retreat!
We are a 12 min drive to downtown. And are centrally located to all in the surrounding area. You can float the river, launching in Tumalo or the Old Mill for river floating, walking and hiking. Trails are in the surrounding area.
Private and gorgeous!
Perfectly situated in the "Golden Triangle" of Bend, Redmond and Sisters.
The 11 acre Ranch is also surrounded by hundreds of acres of Wooded and Open-Range Fields, for which you’ll have access to most of the property to hike, bike, walk or Horse-Back (Horses not provided).... in addition to the beautiful fields just outside the property line where you can walk the trails to downtown Tumalo!
You will see resident deer, owls, falcons and coyotes.
Come unplug on your slice of "privacy".....and enjoy the view of Pilot Butte in the distance!
Two adults-capacity:
Includes two twin beds.
Dining Room
Small refrigerator/freezer,
Full Bathroom (Compost)
Shower (Cold)
Cold Water
Heater
Indoor / Outdoor lights
Picnic Table
Outdoor Fire Pits and BBQ
Open....open spaces!!
Five minutes to the Deschutes River for fly fishing and river floating.
Bring your bikes, Hiking Boots, skies....and your own Horses....(we can sell you Hay on site....if you need Hay).
We will happily share the best places to float, horse-back riding, hikes, bike trails to relax. Need something additional or forgot it? (floats, bike, ice, coffee creamer, s'mores, etc...just ask us!)
Property condusive to snow shoeing and cross country skiing when snowy.
Due to COVID 19 stipulations please bring
your sleeping bags and pillows! Sheets are provided but we ask you bring a good sleeping bag to ensure you’re warm.
Campsite is set up for two people.
Join us at
HoneyBee Ranch, where we value your privacy!
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Camping in Wickiup Reservoir with surfing guide
Overview
Not far from the town of La Pine in the Central Oregon high desert, Wickiup Reservoir is a well-known spot for cooling off in the oftentimes sweltering summer months. Both non-motorized and motorized boats are allowed here, and there are multiple boat launches, with two at the two lakeside campgrounds and a third on the reservoir’s eastern banks. Wickiup Reservoir is also a popular spot for both birdwatching and fishing, particularly if you're hoping to catch a large brown trout. While many people fish directly from their boats, shore fishing is an option earlier in the season.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for groups: Gull Point Campground has two group campsites for up to 30 people.
- Best for anglers: Reservoir Campground offers direct access to the water.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Reservations for the can be made directly through the Forest Service, either online using recreation.gov or over the phone. Campsites open up for reservation six months in advance, at 6 am.
- The peak season runs from the end of May until the end of September. Outside of that time, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you can’t find a spot at Wickiup, note that there are still tons of places to camp in the area, both in nearby state parks, on BLM land, and at privately run Hipcamps.
When to go
The best time to visit Wickiup Reservoir is in late spring or early autumn, when the weather is warm and dry and the crowds are fewer. July and August are also great months if you like warm weather, but the reservoir and area campgrounds can get very busy with summer vacationers. Accessing the area during the cold winter months can be challenging due to heavy snowfall.
Know before you go
- The easiest place to pick up groceries and other supplies is the town of La Pine, about a half-hour drive from the reservoir.
- Do not enter the water during cyanobacteria (harmful algae) blooms. The forest service puts out alerts about blooms, but it's always a good idea to do a visual check just in case. Water that looks foamy or thick and is a green, blue, or brownish-read color should be avoided.
- Forest fires are an issue in this part of the forest, and bans on fires and even some types of cooking devices are not uncommon. Check before igniting anything.
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