Campfire Hotel & Pool Club
721 NE 3rd Street
Bend, OR
A motor lodge in Bend with a saltwater pool open in January and a social calendar to match.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Campfire Hotel & Pool Club
The Campfire Hotel arrived in Bend with a clear point of view: affordable, fun, and unapologetically community-minded. A motor lodge on NE 3rd Street in the Central District, it has been featured in Sunset Magazine, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Fodors. The property earned those mentions by doing something genuinely rare, taking the motor lodge format seriously as a social destination rather than just a place to sleep between adventures. Bend has no shortage of places to stay. What Campfire figured out is how to make the property itself worth coming back to. The pool, the pit, the events programming, and the food and drink partnerships are not amenities added to a motel: they are the point. Guests who stay three times in two months and live a mile away are the clearest proof.
What Campfire Hotel & Pool Club Is Known For
Campfire made a deliberate choice to stay affordable and invest the difference in the experience everyone shares rather than the room you sleep in alone. Keeping the saltwater pool open in January, building a genuine events calendar rather than a bulletin board of flyers, and partnering with Bend-rooted food and drink businesses rather than importing a chain: none of those decisions are obvious for a property at this price point. They are the reason the press followed, and why locals buy pool memberships.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Year-round saltwater pool
- Fire pit
- Bike rentals
- Canteen Bar
- Fire on the Mountain restaurant
- Camp store
- Event spaces
What Guests Love
- The year-round saltwater pool is genuinely exceptional for a motor lodge at this price point, heated and open through every Oregon season including January.
- Fire on the Mountain serves local Bend beer on property and earns consistent guest praise for the best wings in town.
- The events calendar, from pool parties to Winter Pridefest, makes this a destination within Bend rather than just a convenient place to stay.
- Backporch Coffee pour-over packets are in every room instead of pods, a Bend roaster supplying the first cup of the day. Repeat guests specifically mention it.
Worth Knowing
- Events bring real energy and crowds. The evening noise cutoff is enforced by staff, but check the calendar before booking if you need quiet from the start.
- Guests in adjacent rooms may be audible; a quiet room request at booking is worth making if you're a light sleeper. The property provides earplugs in every room. Rooms farther from the fire pit area tend to be quieter.
- Parking is first-come, first-served with no guaranteed spot. Worth keeping in mind during peak summer weekends in Bend.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
The rooms at Campfire are vintage camp meets urban adventure, deliberate without being precious about it. Campfire-specific design touches run through the decor, and the bedding quality consistently surprises guests who compare it to hotels at a significantly higher price point. Backporch Coffee, a Bend roaster, supplies the pour-over packets in every room instead of pods: that choice says the same thing as everything else here. Each unit has a mini fridge and gear storage designed for guests who arrive with bikes, boards, and trail shoes and need somewhere to put them before the day starts. Earplugs are also in every room, an honest acknowledgment from the property that guests in adjacent rooms may be audible and the social atmosphere is real. The rooms are base camp. The pool, the pit, and the trails are the experience. The design knows this and does not pretend otherwise.
The Grounds
A year-round heated saltwater pool surrounded by murals that feel specific to this place rather than generic resort decoration. A 10-foot communal campfire pit that draws guests together regardless of how they arrived. Bike rentals available on property for getting into Bend and back without needing a car. A camp store stocked with merch, provisions, and gift cards for whatever comes next.
The Experience
The events calendar is the most tangible expression of what Campfire is. Winter Pridefest, drag brunches, pool parties, live music: the hotel publishes a full schedule and guests plan trips around it, not just around Bend. Fire on the Mountain operates on property through a genuine local partnership, bringing Bend beer on tap and what regulars consistently call the best wings in town. The Canteen serves inventive drinks and grilled ciabatta toasties poolside. Dogwood at the Pine Shed rounds out the food and drink picture as the property's newest addition. The VIP Pool Club membership extends access to locals and frequent visitors beyond hotel stays. Music plays across the property throughout the day. The 10-foot fire pit draws guests into conversations with people they did not arrive with, and staff keeps things civil after hours. No two visits here feel the same because the property itself keeps moving.
Details
Bend, OR 97701
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Campfire Hotel & Pool Club have EV charging?
No, Campfire Hotel & Pool Club does not have EV charging.
Does Campfire Hotel & Pool Club have WiFi?
Yes, Campfire Hotel & Pool Club has WiFi.
What is there to do near Campfire Hotel & Pool Club?
Downtown Bend: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Smith Rock State Park: 25 miles, about a 50 minute drive. Sisters and Tumalo Falls: 22 miles, about a 45 minute drive.
How far is Campfire Hotel & Pool Club from Downtown Bend?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Campfire Hotel & Pool Club from Smith Rock State Park?
25 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
How far is Campfire Hotel & Pool Club from Sisters and Tumalo Falls?
22 miles, about a 45 minute drive.
Is Campfire Hotel & Pool Club pet friendly?
Yes. Campfire Hotel & Pool Club welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
Is the Campfire Hotel pool heated year-round?
Yes. The saltwater pool is heated and open year-round regardless of season. Swimming in January is entirely possible and entirely the point.
What food and drinks are available at Campfire Hotel?
Fire on the Mountain serves local Bend beer and food on property through a genuine partnership, with consistent guest praise for their wings. The Canteen Bar is also on site, and Dogwood at the Pine Shed recently opened on the property.
Does Campfire Hotel offer bike rentals?
Yes. Bike rentals are available on property, making it easy to reach downtown Bend and the Deschutes River Trail very quickly.
Is the Campfire Hotel good for groups or events?
Yes. The property has dedicated event spaces including The Outpost for meetings and The Vintage for larger gatherings, plus the pool and campfire pit for social events. Wedding and party bookings are available.
How far is Campfire Hotel from Bend outdoor activities?
The hotel sits in the Central District and is within easy walking or biking distance of the Deschutes River Trail and downtown Bend. Smith Rock State Park is about 25 miles north and the town of Sisters with Tumalo Falls is about 22 miles west.
Is there a VIP Pool Club at Campfire Hotel?
Yes. A VIP Pool Club membership is available for locals and frequent visitors who want year-round pool access beyond a standard hotel stay.
Is parking available at Campfire Hotel & Pool Club?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Campfire Hotel & Pool Club. Parking is available but can be limited during peak season. Arriving early or contacting the property in advance is recommended.
Does Campfire Hotel & Pool Club include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at Campfire Hotel & Pool Club.
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Things to Do Near Central Oregon
Downtown Bend
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
Independent breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and the Deschutes River for floating in summer, all within a flat easy walk or a two-minute bike ride. The Saturday Farmers Market and Old Mill District are just as close.
Smith Rock State Park
25 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
One of the most photographed climbing destinations in the country, with 1,800 feet of volcanic rock rising above the Crooked River. Hiking trails range from flat river walks to serious ridge routes.
Sisters and Tumalo Falls
22 miles, about a 45 minute drive.
A scenic 30-minute drive west leads to the charming small town of Sisters and Tumalo Falls, a 97-foot waterfall in the Deschutes National Forest. A genuinely rewarding road trip half-day from Bend.