4.61414 reviewsPrice
$21/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
80 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$21/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
80 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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64120 OB RILEY RD, BEND, Oregon, 97701, United States
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Learn more about alerts →River-focused campers who grab sites 85, 87, or 89 early: those spots have direct water access, real shade from old-growth junipers, and noticeably more space than the RV loops. Fall is the clear sweet spot, cooler temps, fewer crowds, and the cottonwoods turn.
Privacy matters to you and you're stuck in the RV loops, sites pack in tight and road noise follows. The location near Bend is a draw, but some loops feel more like a parking lot than a campground.
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Fall delivers the best conditions. September and October bring daytime temps in the 50s–70s°F, crisp nights in the 30s–40s°F, and fewer crowds after Labor Day. Wildfire smoke clears compared to midsummer. River flows stay pleasant for fishing and walks, trails dry out for fast biking, and wildlife activity picks up as animals prepare for winter. Winter nights drop into the 20s°F. Good for stargazing. Summer days reach the 80s°F, ideal for river floating.
Fall (Sept–Oct) described as best: milder temps, crisp nights and fewer crowds after Labor Day.
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Tumalo State Park offers a broad range of amenities, catering to both modern campers and those seeking a rustic experience. The campground has flush toilets, showers, drinking water, firewood sales, ice sales, recycling stations, and a playground. Several users praised the cleanliness and quality of the facilities. However, the sites are noted as being close together with limited privacy in some sections, particularly in the loops for RVs and trailers.
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