About Crane Prairie Campground
Number of accommodations: 107
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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
Stacey R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BLUE
The campsite was beautiful. We really enjoyed floating in our tubes on the water. We couldn’t give it a higher 4 or 5 because we were eaten up by the ants. It’s been a week and we are still on allergy medication for the itchy bites.
Curtis L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: BLUE
Great campground and scenery, the people at the store were very friendly and helpful!
William P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BLUE
Fantastic sites, an great hosts!
Doug M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: BLUE
Great place to camp. We look forward to it every year, the scenery and the lake is beautiful.
jonathan c
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: ORAN
A beautiful campground nestled in lava rocks next to Grand Prairie reservoir. Great bike riding breathtaking view of the mountains. The campground is very clean. First day of summer, the mosquitoes hatched, but that’s camping here mosquito spray and Sigonella candles.. great hiking opportunities so much to see nearby, the Deschutes river is very beautiful one of my favorite campgrounds to return to every year the paved roads are a blessing, keeping the deaths down, and the 10 mile an hour limit on the lake is great for kayaking and canoeing much quieter than over at cultus lake.
Jerry H
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: BLUE
Camp hosts are exceptional ! The camps are clean but water was stained yellow. Pit vaults were clean and well equipped. It was nice to pull your boat up near your camp but dodging the stumps was stressful, that’s fishing. Overall, it was a great stay.
Dennis B
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: BLUE
Great campsite, near the water. Nice camping neighbors, very friendly. A fun couple are the camp hosts, and we enjoyed visiting with them as they were cruising by our site.
Valerie A
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: BLUE
We've been going over 40 years and the thatching ants have gotten worse and worse. They need to be kept out forest way and not in campgrounds. They are a nuisance for everything. It did look like some past mounds are not active anymore but we had a huge tree trunk in our camp with a million of them coming and going. Soon no one will want to spend time there. But the fishing was wonderful as always and the lake was beautiful
Barbara H
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: BLUE
Love the campground. Access to the lake is excellent where we camp. Grounds were clean.
Only problem is the ants. There are so many ant hills that are active, it has been this problem for years.
Kimberly W
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: BLUE
We had a great time. I do suggest that dogs on leash would be inforced. We camped across from a gentleman that let his dog off leash constantly. Told everyone how wonderful his golden Lab was and very friendly. Thing is DOGS ON LEACH! I kept my little Chi leashed at all times.
Not a word was spoken to this person. I will continue to camp at the campground, but I would really like it if the rules were enforced.
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. |
