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
jonathan c
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: ORAN
I was very disappointed to find out that the water supply refill station as I entered. The campground was turned off. I have been going up there for 30 years and I plan on getting my water topped off at the campground in my RV mid week.. I was told some lie about how the water Spicket was broken. The regional manager had covered it up with a plastic bag, but I went over and tried it in the water works just fine.. I spoke with the regional manager, and she said it was turned off because it was being abused by people filling up there trailers, motorhomes, and RVs. I thought this was the purpose for the water Spicket There is a designated parking spot.. the problem is people outside of the campground, filling their water there and they should post a sign with a fine like the garbage sign or with a code with the camp host has to control who uses it I
having your available is an expectation, and I feel that he is part of the fee that I pay for when I pay for my campground fee. I think this problem needs to be investigated and a solution to be found other than just covering up the water and not making. available.
Erick D
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ORAN
We loved our campsite!
Valerie A
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: BLUE
We've been coming over 40 years - I love that the ants are getting under control. They were getting so very bad. The restrooms were nice and fresh and clean so the hosts are doing a great job there. We did notice the potable water wasn't available and were glad we didn't bring our trailer as we use that to fill it up. Hopefully that will be fixed soon.
Gary R
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: BLUE
no comments
Bob P
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: REDA
We love the campground setting! The water supply is in desperate need of repair. The campgrounds were very clean. Great job hosts!
Logan P
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: BLUE
Great campground, we loved being close to the water where we could swim and boat for our 3 days there. It has a small store there to get all the necessary things you might need being there overnight or longer like ice, fire wood, drinks, store supplies, etc. Only down side was there were a-lot of mosquitoes during our trip, not sure if it was just timing of our trip or not but make sure you pack spray and such just incase. There are also a lot of these certain kind of ants but they do post about them and where to avoid, they were not as bothersome as the mosquitoes. All in all we had a great trip and would consider returning again!
Loretta M
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: BLUE
Great weather, great spot next to water. Campsites are a little close to each other.
Steve B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: BLUE
The campground and location are great - no issue there. Busy Memorial Day weekend, sure, full campground. But what is completely unacceptable is that the bathrooms were not attended to for THREE DAYS after the weekend, leaving them all without toilet paper. Complete staffing fail ! TP was restocked after we complained to the Forest Service who oversee this campground but that should not have been necessary.
marina l
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: BLUE
Great 👍
Valerie A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: BLUE
We've been family camping at Crane Prairie almost 50 years. It's so beautiful and the fishing is wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised to see less ant hills so we're happy you're addressing that. It was odd this year probably from the heat but there were more of the spiders that float down from the trees than we've ever seen before and so many giant webs in the trees. Luckily they don't bother you except they are everywhere this year. Hopefully it's a once every 50 year thing!!!! Crane prairie never disappoints. The hosts have always been wonderful and restrooms as clean as they can keep them though some campers don't help with that. The folks that run the lodge were very pleasant as well. We will never stop coming!
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. |
