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
Thomas M O
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: BLUE
Good experience - The road is paved all the way to the campgrounds. DO NOT USE THE GARMIN IDIOTS for giudance, they will take you down old narrow forest roads until you run into a tree across the road and have to back out.
Chelsea L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: GREN
The campsite itself was great! The location was close enough to the water that the walk was super short. we had a spot far enough from the bathrooms that we couldn't smell them (and oh boy did those stink up quick with the door closed) but close enough that the walk didn't make things urgent. Our site was silly, spot 140 in the green loop. It had a hill by the fire pit so you couldn't fit many chairs but it did make for interesting tent spaces. We were not as close to other campers, though we could see just how close all the other spots are from each other. There really isn't much room in most spaces. Most spaces will probably only fit 2 tents and 2 cars. There were many brave souls with RVs, kudos to them for making those monsters fit in these small spaces. We didn't get to stay the whole time unfortunately due to a nearby forest fire. We didn't have to evacuate but the smoke was pretty bad. Our friends who stayed longer said it cleared up but even they left a day early. Oh, finding the space was a tiny bit tricky, the loops were confusing and the signs did not have arrows. The water was great! Not too cold, but I would recommend tight water socks or shoes, not sandles, for in the water just because of how mucky the bottom was. If you don't mind the muck then forget that tidbit. We want to go back next year, hopefully, we won't get smoked out again.
Tom R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: BLUE
Large lake is great for small boats and human-powered craft. I passed on swimming in the lake due to algae warning and some evidence in the lake. Outhouses seem to have a chronic problem with odor. RVs be aware that the nearby dump-station by Gull Point CG at Wickiup reservoir is closed.
Jaime D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: BLUE
We have been going for years and always look forward to the next time! Absolutely beautiful there!
Brenda W
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: BLUE
The campground is much nicer than it used to be. We will stay there again.
Scott Q
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: ORAN
Very large campground but our site had lots of space and a view of the lake. Resort and campground are separate owners and only a quick 5 minute walk if you need any supplies from the general store. Was pretty buggy once the sun went down. Quiet except for Saturday night where there was a party with lots of screamers. Settled down around 11. Vault toilets can get stinky but we’re ok. Overall we liked it however. Beautiful spot. Only 45 minutes to Bend via some pretty scenery. Would go again
Jon G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: ORAN
What a beautiful place to unwind. The hosts here were no nonsense and ran a tight ship. My only complaint is the restrooms, do they import that added stench? I’m usually fine with doing my business in most vault toilets, but these were stinking enough to make me actually use my RV for number 2s.
Verda H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: BLUE
Beautiful place. Great camping.
Danny S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: BLUE
The camping spot was great the host was friendly and helpful just had one group that was fighting all the time and let their dogs loose all the time and they barked and chased others with their dogs
LESLIE G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: BLUE
We camped in site #111. It was close to the water and boat ramp. Lake is shallow-about 13ft in the deepest spot. Fishing was slow. Only caught 5 trout in 3 days but 4 were 17+ inches, good fighters, but natives so we had to release them. Vault toilet just a short walk away, pretty stinky towards the end of our trip. Camped from Sunday to Wednesday- very quiet and beautiful.
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. |
