North Twin Lake Campground

63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
BEND, OR 97701

Overview

North Twin Lake Campground islocated just north of the South Twin Resort on North Twin Lake.

Recreation

Located on North Twin Lake, this campground offers a small beach at the shallow end of the lake that is great for wading and swimming. Fishing is also quite popular though motorized boats are prohibited on this body of water.

Facilities

North Twin Lake Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers, however, water and electric hookups are not available. Campers will need to bring their own water supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. There is an RV dump station just after the entry of the nearby Gull Point Campground

Natural Features

North Twin Lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma encountered groundwater. This resulted in violent steam explosions which formed a broad shallow crater that later filled with water. Nearby peaks, lava flows and old-growth forests provide visitors with a varied landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Twin Lakes Trail #5.1 is an interpretive trail leaving the campground near the water that informs visitors about "dwarf mistletoe" infecting the ponderosa pine trees in the area.

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.

Camp site features

Across 19 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 19 sites
Picnic table: all 19 sites
Pets allowed: all 19 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 26.8 miles south on Highway 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on County Road 42, and finally 0.2 miles south on County Road 4260.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Marilyn K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

I always love the quiet, the sandy beach, and lake water that’s warm enough to swim in….weather permitting.

Willam M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wonderful campground, enjoyed being close to the lake.

Cindy S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Love it here, been going since my son was a baby and now he’s 28 and is taking his babies. It’s so much more crowded than it was back then, no surprise. Obviously we paid to be there as we were camping, but one thing was frustrating. There was tons of day trip folks that don’t have to pay to be there taking up tons of space, filling up the parking lot, and even parking along side the campsites or in empty campsites. They also use the bathrooms, making them run out of toilet paper, and their day use garbage fills up the dumpsters faster than the garbage trucks can empty them. They get to use all the same “amenities” as paid campers but don’t have to pay. Also, if I’m not mistaken there is limits on each campsite as to number of people, vehicles, etc. Turns out, most don’t follow the guidelines, they simply rent the spot and do what they want, nobody checks or cares, I guess. Not like it used to be when someone would come around and count heads and vehicles. Lovely lake, nice fishing, good memories.

Lisa P

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Always a beautiful and quiet campground. The lake was very clear and seasonably warm. Will be back every year to enjoy.

pam t

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Clean bathrooms very nice

Jane K

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