About Reynolds Pond Recreation Site
An oasis sits just east of Bend: a small 12-acre pond surrounded by old juniper and dusty trails. Tall willow and cattails offer a lush green vista in a sea of desert brown. Visitors can pass through to access the north side of the [Oregon Badlands Wilderness](https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-washington/oregon-badlands) or spend the day at the pond, enjoying the sunshine and fishing for sunfish, largemouth bass and brown bullheads. The 0.75 mile walking trail around the pond provides access to spots for picnicking and floating. Bring a tent and tuck yourself back amid the basalt rock for a primitive night of camping. - Open YEAR ROUND. - The pond is not ADA accessible. - Open for primitive overnight camping. Amenities include limited trailer parking, but no potable water or restrooms. Campfires are allowed; [fire…
- Managed by: Oregon Badlands Wilderness, BLM
- Where: 12 mi southeast of Pronghorn, OR · 44.05925, -121.01615
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Pond Trail | Horse | at camp | |
| Carey Act Trail | Horse | at camp | |
| Nighthawk Trail | Horse | 0.3 mi | |
| Tumulus Trail | Horse | 1.1 mi | |
| Black Lava Trail | Horse | 1.2 mi | |
| Dry River Trail | Horse | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.9 mi
Propane: 14 mi
Camps nearby
- Lone Pine Campground 10.1 mi
- Palisades Campground 10.8 mi
- Stillwater Campground 11 mi
- Castle Rock Campground 11.3 mi
- Cobble Rock Campground 11.3 mi
- Chimney Rock Campground 11.3 mi