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Gull Point Campground

Deschutes River - Wickiup Reservoir Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.70261000, -121.76363330
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About This Access Site
Gull Point Campground provides convenient access to Wickiup Reservoir, an 11,200-acre lake in Deschutes National Forest along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway. The facility features two quality boat ramps located near campsites 36 and 37, making it an excellent base for paddlers, boaters, and anglers. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov (541-323-1746) and offers waterfront campsites scattered through open conifer forest, with sandy beaches adding to the appeal.

The reservoir is known for productive warm-water fishing with cooler deep channels, making it popular for a variety of water activities including kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing. Expect moderate traffic at the boat ramps due to the campground's popularity. Cell service is limited in the area, so plan accordingly. The site is located approximately 27 miles south of Bend via Highway 97, then west on Forest Service roads (about 18-19 miles of forest road travel).
Federal Facility Information
541-323-1746 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, Gull Point campground offers visitors easy access to an abundance of recreational activities along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.Sites are scattered among a mixed, yet open conifer forest, giving sunshine a chance to filter through. Several sites sit on along the waterfront.
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Gull Point Campground...

Overview
Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, Gull Point campground offers visitors easy access to an abundance of recreational activities along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.Sites are scattered among a mixed, yet open conifer forest, giving sunshine a chance to filter through. Several sites sit on along the waterfront.
Recreation
Gull Point Campground offers visitors opportunities for hiking, boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing.The reservoir's relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the best fishing in Central Oregon. The area is renowned for its brown trout, often reaching 20 pounds, with normal catches in the 5-to-8 pound range. The reservoir also sustains good numbers of kokanee and coho salmon and decent populations of rainbow trout, brook trout, whitefish and chub.
Facilities
Gull Point campground offers spacious campsites for both tent and RV camping.Picnic areas, drinking water, vault toilets and a dump station help visitors enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable setting.There are also two large day-use areas, with boat launches and fish cleaning stations at each.
Natural Features
The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River that was historically used by Native Americans during the fall. Several tribes throughout the area built "wickiups," shelters made from reeds, grass, or brush, while living in the area. At full pool, Wickiup is a beautiful, pine-edged reservoir, with some willows and sandy beach areas. At low water, steep soil and gravel banks drop abruptly to the water. This is one of central Oregon's best wildlife viewing sites, attracting a variety of nesting and migrating birds. Fantastic nearby peaks, lava flows and forests also provide visitors with a variety of landscapes.Wetlands, diverse forests, and rocky slopes near the campground provide a necessary habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.

Nearby Attractions
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, 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 also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
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

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