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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

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

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Currently closed - Opens on May 29

Sites & Availability

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (53)

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

Sharon U

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1

5

We booked site #10 next to us for our friends, it was beautiful and a very large space. The campground is a real gem, we were fortunate to have stayed here.

Sharon U

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

5

We booked site #9 and it was HUGE! Parked our 20 ft trailer there and it was spacious and a truly beautiful setting. There was definitely enough space for several tents, too, if you have a group. A very short walk to launch our kayaks. Just a stunning campground!

Janet M

Verified

August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

1

Unable to stay. Someone in our reserved spot. Lots of confusion between what this site says and what the camp hosts say and how its managed. Would appreciate my money refunded! Had to find dispersed camping.

Jeremy S

Verified

August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

5

The campsites are nicely spaced and blocked from one another by trees and shrubs. We were at site 005 and had ample shade in the afternoon and morning, which made for a comfortable rise and shine (as opposed to waking up baking inside the tent). The sites are nicely cared for and the picnic tables and fire pits were convenient for cooking and eating. We had a large tent and could have fit two more on our site and still had room for everything else. The mosquitos were in high gear in July but that's the case in the cascades lakes areas during the summer. We enjoyed that the campground was conveiently located near the lake and a short drive to the boat ramp area. The South Campground seemed much busier with people driving in and out all day from surroudning areas. At Mallard Marsh, the only traffic you get are the 12 other campers and the camp host and rangers. Very nice!

JOHN B

Verified

July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

4

nice and peaceful

Bob B

Verified

July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

5

Excellent campground in all respects. Large sites, almost all in Mallard Marsh have pull through capabilities for those trailers. Sites include a fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms are well kept up. Easy access to the lake. Well maintained....Highly recommend Mallard Marsh campground.

Marilet Z

Verified

July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

5

Be prepared for dust. Can also be pretty mosquito-ey — they seem to be getting worse.

Ken P

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

5

The lake (Hosmer) is a trout gold mine, catch and release I think (we weren't fishing, but lots of people were fishing, doing well, and not cleaning fish. . .) and no gas motors, so lots of people paddling and using electric motors. We saw lots of fish, the lake is generally quite shallow and clear, So the fishing is probably worth the price by itself, and paddling and rowing are delightful. The scenery is superb, with mountains in all directions. The marsh itself is charming with its narrow channels. All told, a wonderful setting. The campground is very nice, albeit a little dusty except when it rained. Toilet was well maintained (pit) and the woods smell wonderful.
Lightning directly overhead (it seemed) at midnight was stupendous, and since we were not fried alive, quite exciting. Before the thunderstorms moved through the stars at night were mountain fantastic. Go if you can, you won't be sorry!

Peter S

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

5

Beautiful, clean, quiet campground in scenic setting. Large campsites, each one pretty private. Great access to lakes, boating and hiking. Loved it.

Ted F

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

5

This is a perfect place to connect and recharge. Fishing was a little slow, but kayaking and hiking along the lake were perfect. Can't wait to be there again

Location Mallard Marsh Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9633 / -121.786

Elevation: 1517 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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. 

General

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. 

General

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org 

General

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.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

General

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).

General

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.

General

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.

General

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.

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