West South Twin Campground

Deschutes National Forest

Located on the shore of Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest, West South Twin Campground offers visitors easy access to an abundance of recreational activities along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

Located between South Twin Lake and the Wickiup Reservoir, West South Twin Campground has easy access to both lakes. Campsites can accomodate tent, trailer and RV camping. Each campsite features a picnic table and campfire ring. This campground offers flush toilets, as well as, a boat launch area leading to Wickiup Reservoir.

Need to Know

• The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle, any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee 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. 

• 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.

• 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 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. 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.

Recreation

West South Twin 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.

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

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Driving Directions

From Bend, 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 2.0 miles south on Forest Road 4260.

Available Campsites

• Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric

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