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POINT CAMPGROUND - DESCHUTES

Bend, Oregon · USDA Forest Service

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About

Located next to Elk Lake, Point Campground provides access to fishing, boating and swimming. 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. 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. 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. Elk Lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boating which provides the opportunity for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing.

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel about 34 miles west on County Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Hwy).

Location

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Details

State
Oregon
City / area
Bend
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Deschutes National Forest
Campsites
9
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$26–$52 / night
Rating
3.83 / 5 (23 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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