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

Serena C

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

5

Love this place ....really nicely spaced out camp sites

Lexi S

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

5

Nice location, walking distance to the Hosmer lake boat ramp. Wish there was water in the campground or the one next door. Bathrooms were clean as compared to other vault toilets we have camped in. Campsites large enough for at least a couple of tents. Overall nice stay.

David C

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

4

Lucky to get the reservation.

Stacy K

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

5

What a gem of a campground and location! I almost hate to recommend it, because I want to keep Mallard Marsh and Hosmer Lake to myself…the words already out , so why not tell it like it is? There are no services-pit toilets, no water or electric- and the mosquitos were vicious, but we enjoyed boondocking with with little 19” Airstream trailer. If we can ever get a reservation, we’ll be back.

Tawni C

Verified

June 29, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

5

Campsite was very clean and toilets were well maintained and stocked

Scott V

Verified

September 17, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1

5

The hosts did a great job of keeping the campsite clean

Miranda W

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

5

Campsite was clean and had actually been raked/manicured upon our arrival. Plenty of flat spots to pitch a tent at site #5. Nice and quiet; we stayed Monday of Labor Day Weekend. Pit toilets are a close walk; a little stinky but hey it's a pit toilet after a holiday weekend so let's be realistic here. It was quite clean and well stocked with toilet paper. 2nd time staying here. Hosmer is a great place for a mellow paddle with outstanding mountain views and great wildlife viewing. Wasps at the campsite were pretty aggressive but it was that time of the season. I noticed there were wasp traps hanging from trees in other campsites so there's definitely been an effort made to reduce their presence. Thank you Mallard Marsh Camp Host for the prestine upkeep of your grounds.

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.

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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