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
Ann L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: REDA
The site would be 5 stars if the driveway was paved. It was really dusty!
Harvey G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: REDA
Came here for family reunions for 25 years straight.. Took a 3 year break to try other campgrounds due to ant problems and early closure of showers. Came back this year and doubtful if ever returning due to same issues.
I will say campground host was great, and love the area.
Laura C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: BLUE
Beautiful lake, the dragonflies were everywhere it was incredible. The pit toilets were not ideal. The bugs were out of control, mosquitos all day. Ants weren't as bad as I expected. They were around in large numbers, but didn't bother us.
Heather K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: REDA
We LOVE this campground, well maintained, friendly hosts and quiet. Our site was perfect easy in and out.
Tim F
July 8, 2021
Camp Hosts were the BEST!! Clean campground and the toilets were well attended to.
Matt A
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: RED2
If you are going and plan to swim, BEWARE of the water! Our whole family went swimming and we got out and were instantly itching like crazy. Turns out there is a parasite in the water at Crane Prairie! We all got swimmers itch. I am very upset at the staff there because I asked specifically if it was OK to go in the water because we could see a bunch of stuff floating around. They assured us it was fine. Turns out this is an issue in the high Cascade lakes not just Crane Prairie. I feel like the staff lied and won't post signs because they want the revenue of people coming there. Very shady. Totally ruined our weekend. Our kids still look like they have chicken pox 5 days later even. Unbelievable. Thanks Crane Prairie resort for your honesty. We won't be going back. I will say one positive thing though, the camp sites were nice.
Craig C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: REDA
It was a good time
melissa m
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: ORAN
Usually we love to camp here. This time, we had to deal with an overflowing dumpster across from our site, from the weekend, for the 4 days we stayed. The birds had pulled out all kinds of garbage everywhere. My son also got a rash from swimming in the water. Not our best experience this time...
Meagan U
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: RED1
Really loved our site and how close it was to the lake. Fair warning there are a ton of bugs, of all varieties, and we spent the evening in our tents to avoid them.
Lori N
June 26, 2021
When making reservations online some of the space numbers are not the same as the campground space numbers. I was booking a pull thru on the recreation.gov website it was #50. When I arrived at the campground sp 50 was not a pull thru and was a disabled site. No one in our party was disabled. It was very frustrating! So #50 is really 49.
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. |
