The 283-acre Bend-Sunriver RV Camping preserve, on the Little Deschutes River, offers the best of both worlds: warm summers and snowy, dry winters. Fishing is allowed on this Central Oregon RV campground and preserve, and rivers and lakes in the area offer salmon, whitefish, and rainbow trout. Other summer fun includes boating, swimming, hiking and horseback riding. Our Thousand Trails resort offers both canoe and kayak rentals. Campsites, cabins, cottages, and yurts are available.
Mt. Bachelor, a world-class ski resort just minutes away from Bend-Sunriver RV Camping, provides many winter activities as well as summer hiking and mountain biking. WiFi is available in the quaint town square in Bend.
Numerous reviews highlighted the campground's poor maintenance, including dirty bathrooms, broken amenities, and overgrown areas.
Staff Performance
While some customers praised the friendly staff, many others reported unhelpful or rude interactions, particularly regarding check-in and customer service.
Amenities and Facilities
Guests expressed disappointment over the lack of operational amenities, such as the closed store and non-functional recreational facilities, which did not match the advertised offerings.
Cleanliness Concerns
Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, including overflowing trash, dirty bathrooms, and unpleasant water quality.
Location and Space
Despite the issues, many customers appreciated the spacious campsites and the campground's proximity to outdoor activities and natural beauty.
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Saskia Magdalena Herbst
Jan 1, 2026
4.0
Putting your RV in a site in the forest is absolutely beautiful. We had the best time and also got some snow. Many sites were empty due to time of year, so it almost felt like we had a remote piece of forest just for us.
The showers would absolutely benefit from some easy to install wire baskets to hold shampoo, bodywash etc.
There is a veeeery strong smell of iron/ copper to the water which didn't bother us but might be an issue for others.
The only dissapointment was the fact we couldn't use the hot tub. It is outdoor and with views that would be beautiful, especially with the snow.
But the entire pool area looked poorly maintained, the pools and the hot tub looked like they'd be unusable any time of the year and made an abandoned impression.
Will be back, hopefully by then the hot tub will be maintained and open!!
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Faye Marshall
Dec 25, 2025
5.0
This is quickly becoming my favorite Thousand Trails location. The staff is kind and helpful, and the new manager clearly cares about the property and the guest experience. She offered great tips on local activities and genuinely made the stay feel welcome.
The grounds are beautiful, clean, and spacious — great for morning walks. Even with a number of annual sites, the park is nothing like many California TT parks, where the annual sections can feel neglected or overcrowded. This park is well-kept, quiet, orderly, and does not have that “camped out” atmosphere I’ve seen elsewhere in California. Guests here are respectful, quiet, and keep their sites tidy.
There are no sewer hookups, but that seems to be the norm for many TT locations. A portable tank works fine, and there are multiple dump stations throughout the park, which is a huge improvement over what I’ve experienced at several California parks.
The location is ideal: close enough to Bend for errands and services, but far enough to feel peaceful and removed from the city. I’m really enjoying this park and will definitely be returning.
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Dale Richardson II
Dec 16, 2025
3.0
In dire need of maintenance, one of the only things this park has going for it is the staff
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Amy Gibson
Dec 9, 2025
4.0
Clean and peaceful
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Cameron Brewer
Oct 18, 2025
4.0
If each campsite has full hookup that includes sewer, it would be 5 stars. We stayed in our motorhome, so can't really judge the cabins