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**CLOSED This campground is closed for the 2021 season due to significant hazard tree mitigation needs. The Forest Service has identified trees showing signs of future failure. In order to provide for public safety, this facility will remain closed until the hazards have been mitigated. Sheep Bridge Campground is located at the point where the Deschutes River flows into Wickiup Reservoir. Recreation Sheep Bridge Campground offers great access for fishing. A short drive away, visitors can find numerous trailheads leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Facilities Sheep Bridge Campground can accommodate both tent and RV camping, however, hookups are not available. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets. A boat ramp for river access is also available at the campground. Natural Features The Deschutes River provides habitat for a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. ADA Access: N
From Bend, Oregon: Travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42 , and finally 0.8 miles south on Forest Road 4260.
Nothing but dirt and a fishless lake LoL. The lake is beautiful full of natural springs and cougars.
Lovely little campground! Be prepared for a bumpy ride into the campground. The views are beautiful, and it's close to lots of nice hikes and scenery!
REMEMBER: If there is currently a ban on campfires, respect it. Our rangers work hard to keep campsites clean and maintained, and it is our responsibility as campers to respect the environment and follow rules. I was very disappointed to see multiple other campers blatantly ignore the campfire ban this last weekend.
This wasn’t a bad spot, it was about 2.5 hours from us. Our spot which was 13 didn’t have a fire ring for camp fires, so we had to make one out of rocks. Yes it had “potable water” but it was a walk if you wanted to wash your dishes. WAY TOO SANDY!!
My husband’s concerns were there weren’t any showers, if you have kids like we do. You couldn’t even rinse off in the River, because by the time you got back, you were dusty again. It didn’t have an area for larger groups. “Covered” I think this was probably geared more toward RV’s, Travel Trailers, and not tents. We paid for 2 nights, but I not stayed one. We had fun though, got caught in a thunderstorm Thursday night/Friday morning.
Been going here since I was a little kid. Great unimproved camping with lots of shade and shore access. It’s a short drive to the reservoir or the lake, the trout fishing is best in July and August in my experience. There is a nice channel near the camp ground that usually has a few trophies in it. Very quiet at night. Beware the mosquitos near the boat launch in the evening—they swarm.
