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
brent c
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: BLUE
Nice campground. Stayed in 113 across the street from a nice beach.Beware of major ant mounds thru out the campground.
Shelli P
August 10, 2020
We really loved our spot. We had site 67. It was very roomy. It was near the toilets which isn't too bad when you have little ones. The toilets did have a horrible smell too them, more so than any other I have experienced. The mosquitoes were horrible. Some of our party ended up with a bacterial infection around some mosquitoe bites.
Sheryl H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: ORAN
very clean great campsite for larger RV's
Sue J
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: BLUE
Big comfortable campsites. Fabulous Mtn views. We come back here regularly.
Alta S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: BLUE
The weather was hot and perfect! It is a beautiful location and the lake was amazing. The only down side is the out break of Thatch Ants. They are everywhere and you can’t do any bank fishing without being attacked. They aren’t poisonous but they bite like hell and release formica that can give you blisters if not washed off immediately. My poor dog was attacked by about 50 of them and it took me awhile to pull them all off of him. They have nests covering the entire camp ground.
Heather D
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: BLUE
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Sites are well maintained, and facilities are maintained fairly well. Camp store has wood and ice as well as other items, and you can rent kayaks as well!
Yes, there are ants Absolutely everywhere mid day to late evening, but they didn't bother us at all and seemed to dissappear when the temps were a little cooler.
Calisa Y
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: BLUE
Campground had lots of thatch ants (mounds everywhere) and thousands of mosquitoes. I got 80+ mosquito bites the two nights we stayed there.
Autumn W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ORAN
It would have been better if they had mentioned that there was a start of an algae bloom. There were two dogs that I heard of that were sick in Bend Oregon from Crane Prairie. It would be nice to have been advised because my dogs were there the same time.
Kyle L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BLUE
The pit toilets were unbearably smelly and campsite was extremely dusty. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and fishing at the lake.
David C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: BLUE
The lake is nice, but there are lot’s of ants and mosquitoes at the campground. The scenery is beautiful, the facilities are OK. There is a marina nearby where you can rent boats and kayaks.
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. |
