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Indian Ford Campground
25 sites · RV, Tent
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewer hookups
No electric hookups
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Sage Ridge
Sage Ridge
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(217)
40mi from Indian Ford Campground · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our unique location is close to Bend city limits and right next to Horse Ridge Mountain Biking Trails. BLM land surrounds the area, and is even accessible from the upper part of our property. Come out and enjoy the high desert and explore the juniper forest.
We have tent camping sites and one tipi.
We are currently in the process of still building out our glamping pods. However in the mean time you can currently book a stay at those sites for tent camping.
The tent sites offer a comfortable setting for your tent in the sandy dirt.
Each site includes a large picnic table and a fire pit.
**We offer firewood bundles for sale for $5 in the community area**
We have a small community area, there you will find a small outdoor kitchen with a large blackstone, small bbq and little cooking/eating utensils.
(We have no water or electricity on-site)
This is also where the trash bins are located.
We have a basketball hoop, yoga deck, and pull up /hanging bars.
Next to the community area is where you will also find the bathroom, which is a clean porta potty.
Come enjoy wandering the juniper forest and sage brush in Central Oregon’s high desert. We are next to 100’s of acres of BLM land, including the Horse Ridge Mountain Biking Trail System. There is hiking, biking, horse trails and ATV trails all nearby. Our open skies are great for daydreaming and stargazing. Come see how bright the milky way is out here Sage Ridge.
Sage Ridge is only 15 miles east of Bend right off of Hwy 20.
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Shelter at Castle Rock Farm🏕️🚐
Shelter at Castle Rock Farm🏕️🚐
99%
(173)
31mi from Indian Ford Campground · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
✨ Shelter at Castle Rock Farm – A Private Sanctuary Camping Paradise🏕️🚐✨
✨Pet Friendly✨ Book your stay today and experience camping like never before! ✨
Pet-Friendly-Off Leash | Sanctuary Escape | Wildlife Viewing | Covered Shelters | Stunning Scenery | Exclusive and Peaceful | Dark Skies Project |
Escape to Castle Rock Farm, a breathtaking 1893 homestead nestled at the base of Castle Rock in the heart of the stunning Willamette National Forest located in McKenzie Bridge. This one-of-a-kind, private wildlife and birding preserve offers an unforgettable camping experience with covered shelters designed for comfort in all weather conditions.
Ultimate Privacy & Seclusion – No noisy highways, busy roads, or misleading locations. Just peace, quiet, and nature.
Camping in Comfort – Stay dry with covered gathering spaces, a deluxe canvas tent on a wooden platform, and handcrafted furniture made from sustainably sourced lumber.
Breathtaking Scenery & Wildlife – Camp under a majestic Big Maple Tree, next to a babbling brook, with Great Gray Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers, and over 150 bird nesting boxes surrounding you. A true birder’s paradise!
Outdoor Adventure Awaits – Just minutes from King Castle Trail, Blue Pool, hot springs, waterfalls, lakes, and endless trails for hiking, biking, rafting, and paddleboarding.
Eco-Friendly & Handcrafted – No pesticides, no herbicides—just nature at its purest. Every structure is professionally built by expert craftsmen, using heritage-cut lumber from windfallen trees.
Furry Friends Welcome! Two friendly yellow labs roam the property and love to join on morning and evening walks.Hand-feed native wild cutthroat trout in the private pond. Forage for wild strawberries along the nature trails. Enjoy the peaceful sound of the wind whispering through the trees and birds singing all around you
🏕️ Group Camping & Events:
Need space for a group? The Big Maple site accommodates up to 50 tents for special events, weddings, birding groups, biking/running retreats, and more.
🚴♂️ Adventure-Ready
This is not just another campsite—it’s a sanctuary. Come disconnect, unwind, and immerse yourself in nature at Shelter at Castle Rock Farm.
✨ Book your stay today and experience camping like never before! ✨
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Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House
Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House
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25mi from Indian Ford Campground · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House
Stay in the heart of downtown Bend at the historic Bunk+Brew Lucas House, a unique adventure basecamp designed for travelers looking to explore everything Central Oregon has to offer. Whether you're road-tripping, bikepacking, hiking, or simply passing through, this welcoming property offers a fun and social atmosphere with easy access to Bend's best attractions.
Choose from a cozy hammock camping site or a convenient RV parking space, both with access to shared amenities including restrooms, hot showers, potable water, and picnic areas. The seasonal hammock site even includes a hammock, making it easy to travel light and enjoy a comfortable night's rest.
Step outside and you'll find yourself within walking distance of Bend's renowned breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, live music, and local events. Spend your days exploring the Deschutes River, hiking nearby trails, mountain biking world-class singletrack, or taking a scenic drive to Smith Rock State Park, Mount Bachelor, and the Cascade Lakes.
Whether you're staying for a night or using Bend as your launch point for outdoor adventures, Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House offers a convenient, friendly, and memorable place to rest, recharge, and connect with fellow travelers.
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Roadhouse Ranch & Camp
Roadhouse Ranch & Camp
94%
(47)
23mi from Indian Ford Campground · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Discover one of Central Oregon's most unique camping experiences at Roadhouse Ranch & Camp, a boutique campground set on 10 private acres just minutes from Bend and Tumalo. Our signature feature is Ghost Ridge Trail, a dramatic natural lava fissure that winds through the property, offering guests the chance to explore ancient volcanic terrain, walk through a natural lava tube, and take in panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains.
Whether you're traveling in an RV, pitching a tent, or staying in one of our year-round yurts, Roadhouse Ranch is the perfect basecamp for everything Central Oregon has to offer. Spend your day hiking Smith Rock, mountain biking world-class trails, floating the Deschutes River, fishing nearby lakes, skiing Mt. Bachelor, or exploring Bend's renowned breweries, restaurants, and shops.
Back at camp, slow down and connect. Gather with fellow travelers at our communal gazebo, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit, where stories are shared, marshmallows are roasted, and lasting memories are made. By keeping campfires and cooking in one central gathering space, we create a safer campground while encouraging the kind of social camping experience that brings people together.
Property Highlights
• Explore Ghost Ridge Trail, a spectacular private lava canyon and natural lava tube
• Boutique campground on 10 peaceful acres
• Year-round yurts, RV sites, and tent camping
• Communal gazebo with fire pit and outdoor cooking area
• Exceptional dark-sky stargazing
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Minutes from Bend, Tumalo, Smith Rock, Mt. Bachelor, and the Cascade Lakes
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, an outdoor adventure, or a relaxing escape under the stars, Roadhouse Ranch & Camp offers an unforgettable Central Oregon camping experience unlike anywhere else.
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Old Bend River Farmhouse
Old Bend River Farmhouse
98%
(20)
25mi from Indian Ford Campground · 1 site
Our property is located on a quiet deadend street in Old Bend, where you will have access to our restored 1976 Terry travel trailer or campervan parking.
Bend is known for its outdoor beauty, recreation, and welcoming community.
Located between downtown Bend and the Deschutes River, you'll be just a short walk from:
- Downtown Bend with boutique shops, coffeehouses, and restaurants.
- The Deschutes River, perfect for floating, kayaking, or walking along the river trail.
- Hayden Homes Amphitheater hosting lots of great shows.
- Grocery Stores.
A short drive will get you to Cascade Lakes Highway and Mount Bachelor, offering endless options for hiking, biking, skiing, and lakes.
Our place is perfect to kick back and relax in your own space or in the whimsical garden.
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Tom's Rest Canyon Retreat Center
Tom's Rest Canyon Retreat Center
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(107)
10mi from Indian Ford Campground · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
TOM'S REST was created by Tom's wife Cheryl in an effort to carry out their plans to provide respite for those in need. Tom Edwards worked tirelessly for years to clear this wild recreation space where he planned to live while helping others. Tom suddenly and unexpectedly passed February 2, 2015 while in the process of making his move to Sisters with his High School sweetheart of 45 years. Cheryl continued his passion and their dream to make this a place for those in need as a way to honor the most giving man she ever knew. This process has brought some healing and it is our hope to continue that healing for others in need from life's many trials.
Anyone experiencing grief, widows/widowers, can enjoy a respite visit to refuel and support during tough times.
Those that come to enjoy Tom's Rest will hopefully gain some needed respite. Most feel they are pretty much 'on their own' in this retreat area with the option for seclusion OR mingling if so desired.
My deepest thanks to all who have stood alongside through this journey and continue to do so.
****PLEASE POST YOUR PHOTO on your profile for everyone’s safety. Remember there are no campfires at individual campsites! We have a large communal area fire pit with water accessible, surrounded by stone that is safe and beautiful to sit at anytime you wish but the fire risk is too high in the woods by any other campsite.
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Full hookups
Old Elkhorn Golf Course
Old Elkhorn Golf Course
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(272)
50mi from Indian Ford Campground · 22 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Previously known as Elkhorn Golf Course. The property sits on 461 acres in the Little North Fork Valley with small ponds, streams and the Little North Fork River flowing through the lower level of the property. It has many open and wooded areas as well as beautiful mountain views throughout. The property is approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Gates and Lyons. It is also 25 Minutes from the Detroit Lake day use area.
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FourLeafs Camp
FourLeafs Camp
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(70)
30mi from Indian Ford Campground · 4 sites
Welcome to the Outdoor Stay Area at FourLeafs, a small forest campground nestled beneath the tall firs of the beautiful McKenzie River Valley. Surrounded by fresh mountain air, lush greenery, and the sounds of the forest, FourLeafs offers a relaxed balance of outdoor adventure, quiet retreat, and optional connection with fellow travelers.
FourLeafs is also home to McKenzie Sound Therapy, where guests may have the opportunity to book a private gong-based sound bath in an indoor or outdoor setting—a unique way to unwind after a day of exploring.
The campground includes three active campsites, each with its own personality. Big Leaf Maple is slightly more open and social near the shared gathering area, Pacific Yew offers a bit more privacy with close-in parking, and the Group Site sits farther from the communal area, providing additional separation for larger groups and neighboring guests.
Flat parking areas and easy site access make FourLeafs especially comfortable for tent campers, car campers, and small camper vans. Travel trailers, tow-behind campers, and RVs cannot be accommodated.
The heart of the campground is a shared gravel gathering area with rustic log seating, ambient string lighting until 10:00 p.m., and a central table for meals, games, and conversation. During fire season, no wood, charcoal, propane fire pits, or recreational fires are permitted. Guests may bring an approved propane or liquid-fuel camp stove for cooking. Smoking is permitted on gravel only and with extreme caution.
Tent sites are covered with wood chips for a softer night's rest. Drinking-water-safe hose water is available throughout the campground.
Nearby you'll find McKenzie River access, Horse Creek, hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, scenic drives, whitewater rafting, fishing, nearby hot springs, Tokatee Golf Club, and Cascade mountain pass exploration.
Wildlife sightings are common and may include deer, elk, foxes, and a wide variety of birds. If you enjoy birdsong, you'll likely fall in love with the Swainson's Thrush, whose beautiful calls echo through camp each morning and evening.
The property is also home to the Hygge A-Frame retreat cabin, available separately on Airbnb and Vrbo.
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STEEP DREAMS
STEEP DREAMS
99%
(59)
10mi from Indian Ford Campground · 2 sites
RELAX!!.... Or hike, or bike, or swim or simply recharge your batteries!
Stay the night in our tipi or cabin while taking in the peaceful views of mountains and the treetops. Camps are located on the top of a canyon where you can see for days on this one of a kind central Oregon property. Camps are located next to county and BLM land if you want to hike, bike or take a dip in the pond. 20 minutes to Bend, 15 minutes to Redmond and only 10 minutes to Downtown Sisters.
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Sun Outdoors Bend
Sun Outdoors Bend
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(11)
28mi from Indian Ford Campground · 119 sites
Discover the unique charm of Sun Outdoors Bend, a top-rated RV campground nestled in the breathtaking high desert plateaus of Bend, Oregon. This exceptional destination, located just east of the majestic Cascade Mountains, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking to explore Central Oregon.
At Sun Outdoors Bend, guests can choose from a variety of spacious RV sites with full hookups, including extra-large and extra-long options, as well as vacation rentals for added comfort. The campground boasts an impressive array of amenities designed to enhance your stay. Unwind in the soothing hot tub, challenge friends to a game of billiards in the clubhouse, or gather around the fire in the courtyard for memorable evenings under the stars.
Surrounding the resort, you'll find a wealth of attractions to explore. Spend a day in Bend indulging in tastings at the renowned Deschutes Brewery, take leisurely walks along the scenic river, and savor a delicious meal at one of the many locally-sourced restaurants. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. In winter, the nearby slopes of the Cascades provide excellent skiing and snowboarding options.
Plan your next adventure at Sun Outdoors Bend, where unforgettable memories
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Camp Spot with river access
Camp Spot with river access
95%
(11)
33mi from Indian Ford Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV
Beautiful secluded spot right by a creek for camping and picnicking, with a short 100ft walk to the Santiam, which is also on the property! Camp spots are in a meadow by a creek or right on the bank of the Santiam, which also runs through the property. Beautiful creekside hammock spots and meadow offer plenty of room to relax and play.
Enjoy private river access and camping in a wooded area. Campers have access to the entire 2 -acre property excluding the house at the front of the property.
A large meadow provides plenty of space for kids and dogs to play by the creek. Cross the footbridge to reach the river to the south.
A short walk into Idahna gives the opportunity to dine at the Idahna bar and grill as well as get whatever other provisions you need.
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Experience Heaven
Experience Heaven
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(743)
48mi from Indian Ford Campground · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
I am going to be in early this year because of the lack of snow. I am going in March 22nd. I have taken the block off of the Gers and the camp sites.
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”.
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100%
1 ratings · 1 review
Recommends
· November 2017
This place is close to one of the most beautiful caves I've ever seen - Skylight Caves. They are hard to get to but so worth it! Go between 8 am 10 am to see the light illuminate the cave.
LocationIndian Ford Campground, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon, United States
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Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewer hookups
No electric hookups