China Hat Campground
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.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | October 11, 2024 | This area is currently closed due to the Firestone and Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure Order. |
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Fees: | No fee. |
Permit Info: | Oregon ATV Operating Permit |
Open Season: | Open as accessible |
Usage: | Medium |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Central Oregon OHV Operations for the Deschutes National Forest |
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General Information
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
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 13 site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
OHV Camping
OHV Trail Riding
There is trail access from the campground to the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System, it winds around lava fields and other interesting formations. The trail system is open to any dirt bike, ATV's 50 inches wide or less.
Caution: These trails are also open to mountain bikes, horses, and hikers, so share the trails!
Alerts & Warnings
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Dec. 11, 2024)
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (November 15, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (October 11, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures