Sheep Bridge
Sheep Bridge Campground is located at the point where the Deschutes River flows into Wickiup Reservoir.
Sheep Bridge Campground can accommodate both tent and RV camping, however, hookups are not available. The campground offers picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets.
A boat ramp for river access is also available at the campground.
Need to Know
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per 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.
Natural Features
The Deschutes River provides habitat for a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
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.
Recreation
Sheep Bridge Campground offers great access for fishing. A short drive away, visitors can find numerous trailheads leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
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63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD BEND OREGON 97701
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-323-1746
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Bend, Oregon: Travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42 , and finally 0.8 miles south on Forest Road 4260.
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop SHEEP BRIDGE, Type Standard Nonelectric
