USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Point Campground - Deschutes
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 25
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,951 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- POINT C.G. COMPLEX (NFSR 4600480) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- BEND
- Address
- 63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD, BEND, OREGON, 97701
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
9 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
9 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 26° | 12° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 26° | 2° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 26° | 15° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 30° | 17° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 36° | 27° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 43° | 31° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 51° | 40° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 52° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 46° | 36° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 38° | 25° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 32° | 16° | 61° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 25° | 7° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Elk Lake Trailhead · 1.2 mi as the crow flies
Elk Lake 1.6 mi Hike, Horse Lake 1.5 mi Hike, Island Meadow 1.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Sisters Mirror Trailhead · 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Mirror Lakes 3.5 mi Hike, Sink Creek 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Lucky Lake Trailhead · 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Metolius-Windigo 144 mi Hike, Senoj Lake 6.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Ray Atkeson Trailhead · 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Ray Atkeson Memorial 2.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead · 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Elk-Devils 5.8 mi Hike, Katsuk Pond 4.0 mi Hike · Drive there
All 432 trails in Deschutes National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Little Fawn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 8 sites
- Elk Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 22 sites
- South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 23 sites
- Mallard Marsh Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 15 sites
- Quinn Meadow Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 26 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-12. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.