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
Brandy E
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: BLUE
Smoky. Had ant 🐜 hills everywhere and ant 🐜 crawling on us.
Lois B
September 7, 2021
Just wanted a weekend away with our daughter and son-in-law. Actually it was her idea. We haven’t been to Crane Prairie for by probably 30 years. We used to go fishing at allot of those camping grounds. Diamond lake, especially Wickiup, . We are in our 80’s now and sold our boat a year ago. We missed the fact that we couldn’t have a campfire, but understand fully.
David A
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: BLUE
Nothing that can be controlled....our weather was GREAT!
Leonard K
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: BLUE
Great campground. Very nice lake. Efficient and thorough campground hosts
Max R
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: BLUE
Beautiful view from our campsite. Close, but not too close, to the lake.
Valerie A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: BLUE
We've been coming to crane over 40 years. A family tradition. We're happy to see something being done about the ants finally but we wish they would mark the hills with flags only and not tape. The yellow tape distracts from the beauty. Also too many downed trees and logs. They need to be removed and I'm sure they will be. We will never stop going to crane!!!
whitney k
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: BLUE
Very pleasant helpful host
ivan t
August 29, 2021
This campground was great for us. We had a group of 50 people including kids. We all have so much fun and very clean.
Elizabeth I
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: ORAN
We could not stay at the campground because the air quality was in the unhealthy for all populations zone.
Pete K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: BLUE
Great campground. A good majority of the sites are good. The ones in the back are great for privacy too!
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. |
