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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
Picnic Table
Fire Pit

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
Picnic Table
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
Missing information?

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

Reviews (53)

What Guests Are Saying

Mallard Marsh Campground is a favorite for its beautiful, peaceful setting near the lake, spacious campsites, and well-maintained facilities. While the campground can get crowded and noise levels may rise, especially from camp host generators, many visitors appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and lovely views. Some amenities, like flush toilets and running water, are inaccurately advertised, but overall, the campground offers a great experience for campers.

Review Summary

4.2
53 reviews
5
56.6%
30
4
22.6%
12
3
13.2%
7
2
1.9%
1
1
5.7%
3

Kevin K

Verified

September 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1

3

Paddling is good. Fishing is tough.

sandra c

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great campground and lake for kayaking. Disappointed to have had our reservation shortened by two days on the front end. Park was closed from 6/24-7/8 or thereabouts us to lack of a Camp Host.

Kenneth C

Verified

September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1

5

The camp was well maintained and was quiet and beautiful with great views and spots. So many trails all around and breathtaking views. I will be coming back next year when ever I can.

Katie P

Verified

September 11, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

4

Wonderful place, we always enjoy it. However, the website information was not up to date regarding fire restrictions and while the campground website said fire rings were ok, they were understandably prohibited. Suggest a website update for clarity.

Matthew P

Verified

September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

3

Campsites are pretty dusty. A slight breeze or walking around kicks up a lot of dust clouds.

Gerald G

Verified

August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

3

Nice large sites, not too many bugs when we went in mid August. A few mosquitos at night, nothing a quick spritz of DEET couldn't handle. Lots of kayaking opportunities, but no hiking trails connect to CG - had to drive to get to any TH. No water on site and vault toilets were quite ripe. Very dusty and wildfire smoke was pretty bad in our stay. Will probably try to camp here again.

Caitlin M

August 15, 2021

4

Nice, quiet campground! We liked being away from the busy boat launch, but there is no direct lake access so you still have to drive around to paddle. There is a small user trail that goes to the edge of the reeds and you might be able to carry a small kayak down, but would not have worked for our canoe. Bathrooms were very smelly, but clean.

Martie B

Verified

August 7, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

5

We had site #2 at Mallard Marsh and it was very quiet and roomy. Just a short walk to a path that led to lake access where we kept our kayaks. Hosmer Lake is gorgeous.

Evan L

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

3

Great lake for kayaking. Campsites are not great. Too dusty! Not much that is attractive about them.

Lyman Y

Verified

July 24, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

3

Campsite was nice, very roomy and felt very isolated from other sites. The toilet though was absolutely horrid.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9633 / -121.786

Elevation: 1517 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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