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Deschutes River
Road #4370 is a dirt road with
washboards.
About 7 miles long that connects between
Hwy.43/ Burgess Road and Wickiup Dam
Road#4370 follows the Deschutes River with
spectacular views. The river winds and twists,
weaving a path towards it's ultimate destination
of the Pacific Ocean.
Road#4370 Deschutes River
STARTING AT HWY.43 / BURGESS ROAD
Starting from Hwy.43 / Burgess Road going
towards Wickiup Dam and Wickiup Reservoir.
(Opposite side of the River from Road#44)
At 0.7 mile is a campsite with picnic
table.
At 1.8 miles is a great camp area along
the
banks of the Deschutes River. You will see
an unmarked road to the left.
At 4 miles is another great camp area.
Great
river view.
At 4.5 miles is a residential
area.
At 4.7 miles is a big pull out area we
have
seen people camped, but close to the road.
At 5 miles is a spur road that winds it's
way
back through the trees, opening up in a nice
camp area. About a 100' drop down to the
river makes for great views...
At 5.4 miles is Road#890 that leads
to
private lands.
At 6 miles is Road#900 which has been
blocked and permanently closed.
There are some established
campgrounds
along Road#4370 that charge a fee.
WYETH CAMPGROUND
Road#020 / 1/8 mile from Hwy.44
Picnic tables, metal firerings, outhouse,
garbage cans, and boat ramp.
Fee $6.00
BULL BEND CAMPGROUND
Road#092 / 1.3 miles from Hwy.44
Fee $6.00
Evidence of elk. This is one of their summer
bedding areas... we can't tell you the exact
location. Please do not disturb.
ROAD#44
Road #44 is a dirt road with washboards.
Connects between Hwy.43/ Burgess Road
and Wickiup Dam as it follows the Deschutes
River, then continues along the south edge
of Wickiup Reservoir.
ROAD#4260
Road#4260 follows along the edge of Wickiup
Reservoir and Wickiup Dam.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
It is you responsibility to know
what fire restrictions are in place.
Axe, shovel, and 5 gallons of water
required for dispersed camping.
Wickiup Dam
Wickiup Reservoir(11,200-acres) was
named
for the "wickiup'' poles of the shelters made
by the Indians who would camp here when
fishing and hunting. The poles would be
covered with tree limbs and brush. In 1949
when Wickiup Reservoir was filled with water
the poles were still standing.
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