Deschutes River Camping | Wild Camping

September 15th, 2023 by pat_man

Nice spot! One of the best along this road, although you can find others if this one is taken. Had a bit of a tough time finding a good level spot for the truck camper but not bad at all. Got very cold next to the river!

August 4th, 2023 by thekindhiker.com

Great spot. Very flat. Good Verizon signal. Washboard road for 3 miles. We went 10 mph to keep the rattles and shakes to a minimum. It was worth it. Awesome river access. Room for several vehicles. There was one other person there when we stayed.

February 12th, 2023 by beachinsoulphotography

Really nice spot right on the river. Warning....it's not a good spot if it's snowy and icy. The whole bottom of this site turns into ice and if you don't have the right tires, you're not getting out on your own.

August 28th, 2022 by jdpogue81

Beautiful spot right on the emerald green Deschutes River. Several sites on the road in were full but this spot was completely empty. Tough to get level but not impossible. Stayed 2 nights all alone for a couple miles in every direction. Picked up some trash but site is pretty clean. 10/10 would recommend.

May 30th, 2022 by agerman11

Just as described. Another camp already setup when I arrive last night, but plenty of room for two, prolly more (other camp still there when I snagged my pics, but far enough away not pictured). Quiet (besides occasional car on dirt road which could be mistaken for wind noises), solid star gazing and beautiful view of the river from the site.

May 25th, 2022 by VanpeDiem

As described, large open spaces for 2-3 small camps. Seems to be a “hunter’s camp” so I might avoid during season. Overall clean, did pick up several shotgun casing. Saw ducks, mule deer, a bald eagle, and signs of beaver . Stayed two nights.

August 21st, 2021 by keriereadel

Quite river camping but the bumpy dirt road to get there was almost not worth it. The road needs major repair as there are non stop bumps and huge pot holes. Not to complain as it was free but fair warning you will shake many things loose if you’re in a camper van like us.

•two bars of service and LTE- (verizon/ AT&T)
• little car traffic
•no trash around! (Let’s keep it that way)
•river access although the river was green and cloudy
• relatively level spots
•plenty of camping all along the dirt road- keep driving in if campsites are full

July 30th, 2021 by jurassicoverlandadventure

Beautiful spot right on the water. Just be aware you might have some stranger that will squeeze his way in next to you. Then it kinda makes it not worth being there.

July 7th, 2021 by jwnaigus

Beautiful large camping spot. Fire ring and direct access to water. A little off the road so secluded.