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Point Campground - Deschutes in Oregon
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Point Campground - Deschutes

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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As of October 2026, Point Campground - Deschutes is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 8 campsites. Point Campground - Deschutes is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Point Campground - Deschutes is located at 43.9667° N, 121.8086° W.
people allowed on 7 of 8 sites
6
people allowed on the largest site
12

Point Campground - Deschutes reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 28 nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Point Campground - Deschutes, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Point Campground - Deschutes

  • Standard 8

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft6 sites
  • 36 ft1 site
  • 40 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Point Campground - Deschutes, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Loop 1 loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
002Standard630 ft
003Standard630 ft
004Standard630 ft
005Standard630 ft
006Standard630 ft
007 MultiStandard1236 ft
008Standard630 ft
009Standard640 ft

About Point Campground - Deschutes

Overview

Located next to Elk Lake, Point Campground provides access to fishing, boating and swimming.

Recreation

Elk Lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boating which provides the opportunity for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing.

Facilities

Point Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers, however, electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. This campground also features a boat ramp to provide access to Elk Lake.

Natural Features

Elk Lake offers visitor's views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister from various points around the shoreline. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Rules and notices at Point Campground - Deschutes

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Point Campground - Deschutes on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using rivers, lakes or trails.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

Point Campground - Deschutes FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Point Campground - Deschutes?

Point Campground - Deschutes is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Point Campground - Deschutes?

Cancellations happen frequently at Point Campground - Deschutes, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Point Campground - Deschutes have?

Point Campground - Deschutes has 8 campsites.

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