Mallard Marsh Campground

Mt. Bachelor from Hosmer Lake
MALLARD MARSH CAMPGROUND
MALLARD MARSH CAMPGROUND
Mt. Bachelor from Hosmer Lake
MALLARD MARSH CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

12 total sites

RV Sites

12 sites

About Mallard Marsh Campground

Mallard Marsh Campground is located along the reed-lined shores of Hosmer Lake a popular destination for fly-fishing, paddling and birding.

Number of accommodations: 12

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 29 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (60)

What Guests Are Saying

Mallard Marsh Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful rustic site, offering expansive views of the marsh with vibrant wildflowers and ample space for tents and campers. Visitors appreciate the clean and quiet environment, ideal for kayaking and enjoying nature, despite some concerns about noise from a camp host's generator. Overall, it remains a favorite destination for families, though improvements to facilities and reservation management could enhance the experience.

Review Summary

4.2
60 reviews
5
56.7%
34
4
21.7%
13
3
13.3%
8
2
3.3%
2
1
5.0%
3

Richard W

Verified

August 1, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

4

Richard W

Verified

August 1, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

4

Andrew B

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

5

Beautiful campground, remarkable location, clean, perfectly undeveloped, well- maintained. Thanks US Forest Service. Thanks federal employees!

Heidi S

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

1

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DAVID A

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

4

Quiet, peaceful campground on the lake. Facilities are primitive (no water & vault toilets) but very beautiful. Mosquitos are everywhere so bring plenty of spray.

renee g

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

1

Will be posting a private review

Hunter R

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

4

Great spot to camp. There was plenty of room in the campsites and each one had a fire ring and table. No bear boxes or running water. I wish it would have had direct/walking access to Hosmer Lake, but overall a good spot to camp.

Matthew G

Verified

July 20, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

4

Mallard Marsh with no bugs was very pleasant. We arrived late on a Friday made dinner and went to bed after the fire burned out. It was quiet and not close to the only boat ramp at Hosmer. I think this was a plus considering the amount of traffic the boat ramp gets on weekends. My wife said the pit toilet was one of the cleanest she has used in recent memory. There is lake access further down the loop that is not signed. In the future we will check that out.

Stephanie R

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1

4

Should be noted that Recreations.gov shows flush toilets at this location and trash/recycling available along the loop. This is not accurate. I already knew that, so it wasn't a concern for our trip. The campground was very peaceful until Saturday night, when we had to talk to some neighbors about observing quiet hours. During the week it was very quiet and the lake wasn't too crowded; paddleboard traffic gets thick and makes it hard to navigate narrow channels during busy times. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Emily H

Verified

August 18, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

5

Large site with lots of trees. Very quiet and easy access to Hosmer. Our site even had a path down to the water where you could leave a boat or paddle board.

Location Mallard Marsh Campground

Address:
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR, 97701
United States

Highway access

Mallard Marsh Campground is accessible via Cascade Lakes Highway (46), which connects to Bend and is approximately 35.5 miles northeast.

Elevation: 1517 feet

Distance to downtown

36 mi drive to downtown Bend (about 49 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org 
  • Reserved Sites will be held until 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. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • 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.
  • NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds. Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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