Free Camping Near Bend, OR
There are 12 free campgrounds within driving distance of Bend, OR in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is Todd Lake - Deschutes NF, about 19 miles away. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
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Closest free sites to Bend
- Todd Lake - Deschutes NF — 19 mi from Bend · OR - Bend · Free · Vistas 8.5
- QUINN MEADOW HORSE CAMP — 24 mi from Bend · QUINN MEADOW HORSE CAMP · Free · Vistas 7.6
- SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP — 40 mi from Bend · SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP · Free · Vistas 7.8
- OCHOCO RANGER RENTAL — 50 mi from Bend · OCHOCO RANGER RENTAL · Free · Vistas 6
- YUKWAH CAMPGROUND — 56 mi from Bend · YUKWAH CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7
- Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR) — 62 mi from Bend · Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR) · Free · Vistas 6.8
- Priest Hole Recreation Site — 70 mi from Bend · Priest Hole Recreation Site · Free · Vistas 6.3
- Duncan Reservoir Campground — 71 mi from Bend · Duncan Reservoir Campground · Free · Vistas 5.3
- THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND — 75 mi from Bend · THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8
- CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN — 75 mi from Bend · CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN · Free · Vistas 7
- RUJADA CAMPGROUND — 75 mi from Bend · RUJADA CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7
- John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds — 82 mi from Bend · John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds · Free · Vistas 6.8
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Free Camping near Bend FAQ
Is there free camping near Bend?
Yes. This page lists 12 campgrounds near Bend, OR with a $0 fee, sorted by distance — mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency on each spot's page before you go.
How close is free camping to Bend?
The nearest free site in the database is Todd Lake - Deschutes NF, roughly 19 miles from Bend, OR. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.