About Cow Meadow Campground
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Reviews (24)
What Guests Are Saying
Cow Meadow Campground offers a beautiful, secluded setting next to the river, making it a favorite for many. While the campground is well-kept, clean, and quiet, visitors should be aware of significant mosquito activity that can impact the experience. Additionally, some campers noted issues with fire bans, toilet supplies, and noise from generators, but overall, the natural beauty of the area remains a highlight.
What Guests Are Saying
Cow Meadow Campground offers a beautiful, secluded setting next to the river, making it a favorite for many. While the campground is well-kept, clean, and quiet, visitors should be aware of significant mosquito activity that can impact the experience. Additionally, some campers noted issues with fire bans, toilet supplies, and noise from generators, but overall, the natural beauty of the area remains a highlight.
Review Summary
David & Terri K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
100 degrees during our stay. Perched next to the Deschutes. Bring lots of repellant as mosquitos are really thick. Boat ramp is super shallow and only suitable for a kayak or maybe a drift boat. We usually visit later in Sept when crowds die down, water is lower and fewer (but still plenty) mosquitos. Campground was full. Remember there is no potable water so you must bring your own.
David & Terri K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Lots and I mean LOTS of mosquitoes. Would not recommend for those with small children as they are just too thick. Even as an adult with lots of deet I was bled hundreds of times. The so-called boat ramp is in 1' of water so not suitable for any motor boat. 1 pit toilet in center of campground. NO DRINKING WATER.
elyse f
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Great quiet spot for fishing and relaxing by the deschutes river. Awesome bird watching here too!
Caitlin M
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Nice, small campground with access to river and lake. Some noise from motor boats on the lake, but nice & quiet at night.
Location Cow Meadow Campground
Address:
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR, 97701
United States
From Bend, OR: Travel about 45 miles south on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), 0.5 mile east on Forest Road 40, then 2 miles south on Forest Road 4000-790.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8132 / -121.777
Elevation: 1357 feet
Policies & Rules
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This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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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. |
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During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
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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). |
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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. |
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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest |
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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. |
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NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed. |
