China Hat Campground

State: Oregon

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 13

Elevation: 5082

County: Deschutes

Free: Yes

This campground is located near China Hat, a tall (6,573 ft. elevation), cone-shaped formation. The campground is shaded by lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and lies in the heart of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System.

This campground is also a popular area for hunters during deer season. The campground has 13 designated campsites, with picnic tables and firerings. There are 2 areas of adjoining sites that will accommodate small groups and large RVs. A vault toilet is located within the campground.

China Hat Campground is operated and maintained for your enjoyment by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations (a Forest Service, & Bureau of Land Management Cooperative agreement), in partnership with Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, and other user groups and volunteers.

Fees: None

Usage: Medium

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: There is access to the campground from the north or the south via Forest Road 18.

From Lapine, travel 26 miles east on Forest Road 22, and then 6 miles north on Forest Road 18.

From Bend, travel 22 miles east on Hwy 20, then 6 miles south on County Road 23, then 5 miles southwest on Road 25, and then 8.0 miles south on Forest Road 18