Hi Guys, I was amazed to learn that coming from San Diego BLM rules,Oregon does not require any sort of permits for dry camping and the pay sites inside the Deschutes, Ochoco & Crooked River local forests were much lower rates!At least what I was told over the phone. Anyone from Bend or know the dry camping scene here would be appreciated. Happy trails, Morgan

Around Wikiup reserv. is free camping. If you go out Burgess Road (from 97 just north of LaPine --south of the RR track), to the end where you turn left or right, turn left. Then eventually you see a sign for South Twin lake and North Twin lake to the left. Take that left and go PAST the Sheep Bridge Campground. To the right is a dirt road....go down that. There is free camping there (at least last year unless BLM changed their minds). Also, further around the lake on the other side you'll find free camping. :) :) Have fun...one of my favorite places to camp! (we lived in Lapine for 10 yrs)

amandasgramma wrote:... (we lived in Lapine for 10 yrs)when I saw the subject I hoped you would respond

:) Trying to think of other areas. I'm sure the other lakes have areas you camp boondock around, but I can't give you exact locations. Crane Prairie has some that are cool. Always wished we had a pickup and camper to access them. :) Wikiup has Kokanee ......if you catch one, don't tell me. I've NEVER been able to catch one!East and Paulina Lakes don't have boondocking....they're in a National Monument and have blocked all boondocking off.Have a great time!!

There are more free camp spots in Central Oregon than you could visit in a lifetime. I've lived in Bend for 30+ years and find great new spots all the time.

Wow what great resonses guys! Oddly, I am currently renting a Flea-Bag Doublewide in La Pine. I came to Bend to visit my remaining family and now they won't let me leave but I have a plan. I sold the TC in the picture as it was a 94 and had some serious issues and now looking to replace it with something a bit newer. Lots of them here and going to look at some today!There is an inner strength you get when you are full timing!Somebody once wrote on this site that I time comes when you feel so free and so empowered full timing. Well the next one will be my 3rd. RV ownership and the short time I was full time when I came to Bend got me close to that feeling. As for Bend, I remain totally surprised there are so many great spots and for the seemingly lax attitude on the part of authority here verses the failed state of California! I guess that's why so many Snowbirds come here in the summer months. If my plan goes well, I'll be here playing on the river for summer and Havasu/Blythe/Parker Strip playing on the river for the great desert RV winter seasons...

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amandasgramma
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Apr 25, 2015
:) Trying to think of other areas. I'm sure the other lakes have areas you camp boondock around, but I can't give you exact locations. Crane Prairie has some that are cool. Always wished we had a pickup and camper to access them. :) Wikiup has Kokanee ......if you catch one, don't tell me. I've NEVER been able to catch one!
East and Paulina Lakes don't have boondocking....they're in a National Monument and have blocked all boondocking off.

Have a great time!!
n7bsn
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Apr 25, 2015
amandasgramma wrote:
... (we lived in Lapine for 10 yrs)

when I saw the subject I hoped you would respond
amandasgramma
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Apr 24, 2015
Around Wikiup reserv. is free camping. If you go out Burgess Road (from 97 just north of LaPine --south of the RR track), to the end where you turn left or right, turn left. Then eventually you see a sign for South Twin lake and North Twin lake to the left. Take that left and go PAST the Sheep Bridge Campground. To the right is a dirt road....go down that. There is free camping there (at least last year unless BLM changed their minds). Also, further around the lake on the other side you'll find free camping. :) :) Have fun...one of my favorite places to camp! (we lived in Lapine for 10 yrs)

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