Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 383-5300
Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6500
Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-9272
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Frequently Asked Questions
Camping
- How do I get a campground space? Most campgrounds
have first come first serve sites. Reservations are only available
for Group Camps, some Horse Camps, and a few regular campgrounds.
- How do I get a reservation? First you need
to know the name of the campground that you want to reserve. Then
check this web site for availability of reservations or call one
of our offices.
- How do I make a reservation? Remember reservations
are only available for group camps, some horse camps, and a few
campgrounds. All others are first come first serve. Most but not
all reservations are made through the National Reservation Center.
You will need the following information to make a reservation:
Name of Campground, Arrival Date, Number of Nights, Number of
People, Number of vehicles, What Types of Vehicle, Size of Equipment,
Credit Card number and Expiration Date. Golden Age/Access card
numbers must be given at the time of reservation in order receive
a discount.
- How long are the campgrounds open? Most of
the campground are open April to October. In late September and
October if weather conditions warrant the water and restrooms
may not be available, especially if the restroom are flush. Late
in the season, garbage service may not be available so you will
need to pack your garbage out.
- Do I have to camp in developed campgrounds? No,
you may camp in most places on the forest that are not posted
as a closed to camping. There are a few high use areas (some lakes
in the Three Sisters Wilderness for example) where you may only
camp at designated camp sites. Please contact our office for additional
information on current fire danger and for the regulations about
camping. Please set up your camp 200 feet from all water sources
and use existing fire rings when possible. We have a brochure
"The Art of Designated and Dispersed Camping" that will
give you more details about this type of camping. Please contact
one of our offices for a copy.
- How can I become a campground host? The operation
of campgrounds on the Deschutes is under a contact. The contractors
hire their own crews for hosts. You can contact our office at
541-383-5300 for a list of the contractors that are on the forest.
If you are interested in campground hosting for the Ochoco National
Forest please call 541-416-6500. Some times the Bureau of Land
Management is also looking for campground hosts you can reach
them at 541-416-6700 for information.
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