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Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.2 (32)
Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) in Oregon has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #002, #004, #006, #007, #008, #010, #011, #012, #013, #015, #016
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #014
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #001, #012
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #002, #004, #006, #007, #008, #010, #011, #013, #015
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #014, #016
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.6 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 3–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18/nightWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆31 ratings
5★15
4★12
3★3
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.6/4
Verizon1.2/4
T-Mobile0.7/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)?

Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)?

Campsite fees at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) run about $18/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 3–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) a good campground?

Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 32 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR), AT&T rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) located?

Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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