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China Hat

Its 13 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. China Hat is a National Forest campground near Bend, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Bend, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

China Hat sits inside Deschutes National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

East Fort Rock OHV Trail System: The campground sits in the heart of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System, near China Hat, a cone-shaped butte, and is operated by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
13
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,092 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

43.6578, -121.0368 in Deschutes. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at China Hat?
No. China Hat is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at China Hat?
Camping at China Hat is free.
How many campsites does China Hat have?
China Hat has 13 campsites.
Is there drinking water at China Hat?
No. China Hat has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at China Hat?
The stay limit at China Hat is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at China Hat?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at China Hat itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages China Hat?
China Hat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around China Hat

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to China Hat, in a straight line: Paulina Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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