Bend, OR

Sheep Bridge

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Sheep Bridge Campground is located at the point where the Deschutes River flows into Wickiup Reservoir.

Recreation

Sheep Bridge Campground offers great access for fishing. A short drive away, visitors can find numerous trailheads leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Typical weather

Deschutes River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Deschutes River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.37°JJanuary: average water temperature 37°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F39°MMarch: average water temperature 39°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F68°JJuly: average water temperature 68°F66°AAugust: average water temperature 66°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F53°OOctober: average water temperature 53°F43°NNovember: average water temperature 43°F37°DDecember: average water temperature 37°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 38 field-sample stations

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