About Crane Prairie Campground
Number of accommodations: 107
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (199)
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Prairie Campground is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Campers enjoyed the spacious sites, access to the lake for activities like fishing and kayaking, and the peaceful atmosphere. However, some issues were noted, including mosquitoes, occasional noise from generators, and recent problems with the availability of drinking water, which could impact the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Prairie Campground is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Campers enjoyed the spacious sites, access to the lake for activities like fishing and kayaking, and the peaceful atmosphere. However, some issues were noted, including mosquitoes, occasional noise from generators, and recent problems with the availability of drinking water, which could impact the overall experience.
Review Summary
Valerie A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: BLUE
It's as beautiful as always and after visiting here over 40 years I'm glad to see they are still trying to control the thatching ants. They are the only thing that ruins our experience and it's gotten worse thru the years of course. When you're trying to cook outside and they are all over you it's not very enjoyable. I'd like to see them fix the dock at the west end of the campground ...The remodeling of the inside of the lodge was great! So many needed things. Hosts and lodge folks were wonderful. Fishing not as great as usual but there was an algae bloom. Hopefully when we go back it will be better.
Lisa E
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: GREN
Great rustic sites, many are on waterfront. This has been my go-to for the last decade, and I’m thrilled to see an attempt is (finally) being made to control the fire ants.
Roy T
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: BLUE
They need to kill the thatch ants.
Cindy Lou S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: REDA
Nice and quiet during our stay. Site was fairly clean. Beautiful reservoir. Mosquitos were wicked, though.
Jeff S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: REDA
Camp ground was decent, pretty big campground. However they have thieves in the campground, the last night we had three fly rods stolen plus other gear stolen out the bed of our truck! Told the camp hosts, they acknowledged that there was other campers stuff stolen this season and last year!
Really discouraging and disheartening!
Craig C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: ORAN
had a great time the fishing was good lotta fun.
Amanda K
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: BLUE
The camp hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. The only negative was the thatching ants problem. Hoping that issue gets under control. We were in site 108.
Jamie N
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: BLUE
We stayed in blue 104, 105 and 106. THE ANTS ARE HORRIBLE! It’s a complete infestation. They bite and are everywhere. On the tables, ground, tents and even the hammock. The only time you got a break was after the sun set. The lake is a cemetery for an old forest. There are trees all over the lake. It’s like they didn’t log it first then decided to fill it with water. Some logs you could see sticking out of the water but others you couldn’t. You must stand to drive the boat and be on full alert. 104 had direct access to the lake which meant other campers thought they could also access it. They would actually walk directly through our site even after being told there is a trail on the other side. The only positive is the view and we could dock our boat at our site.
Mark C
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: RED1
The Hosts were excellent, bathrooms were neat and mostly clean and supplied with tp. Everyone was friendly and happy… trip was good !
Casey J
June 21, 2022
We love this campground. All the stes are wonderful
Location Crane Prairie Campground
Address:
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR, 97701
United States
From Highway 58, turn east onto Crescent Road at the sign for Davis Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, midway between mileposts 72 and 73. In 3.3 miles, turn left on Forest Road 46. Drive north for 18 miles and turn east on Forest Road 42 at the sign for Twin Lakes and Crane Prairie. Drive east on Forest Road 42 for 3.8 miles, then turn north on Forest Road 4270.
From Bend, go west on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, which becomes Forest Road 46. Follow this road to its intersection with Forest Road 42, about 52 miles from Bend. Turn onto Forest Road 42 at the sign for Twin Lakes and Crane Prairie. Drive east on Forest Road 42 for 3.8 miles, then turn north on Forest Road 4270.
From Highway 97 between Bend and Klamath Falls, turn west to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, 12 miles north of La Pine. After one mile, turn south on South Century Drive, which becomes Forest Road 42. Follow it for just over 17 miles to Forest Road 4270 and turn north at the sign for Crane Prairie.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7964 / -121.761
Elevation: 1361 feet
Policies & Rules
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited. |
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NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed. |
