About Bull Prairie Campground (OR)
Number of accommodations: 28
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Lake Access -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (140)
What Guests Are Saying
Bull Prairie Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with well-maintained facilities and spacious campsites. Camp hosts Heather and Jody are highly praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and exceptional service, including providing free firewood and local knowledge. While some guests noted minor issues like fishing conditions and a lack of flush toilets, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favorite destination for many returning campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Bull Prairie Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with well-maintained facilities and spacious campsites. Camp hosts Heather and Jody are highly praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and exceptional service, including providing free firewood and local knowledge. While some guests noted minor issues like fishing conditions and a lack of flush toilets, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favorite destination for many returning campers.
Review Summary
Larry J
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
This is a very clean camp with excellent campground hosts. I have camped here a number of times over the years and have never been disappointed. This year our party decided to take the drive between Kimberly (on the John Day River) and Monument to the East. Besides being such a beautiful drive, with many thriving farms, we viewed an Osprey nest at the City Park near Monument. Within just a few more miles is the John Day Fossil Beds. The interpretive center is open Thursday through Monday. I'll be back!
Lucas B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
Absolutely fantastic campsite and director. A yearly trip of ours we look forward to every time.
Robert B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
It’s not under shade. It’s miserable which it is not designed for the tent. It’s perfect for RV only. I left early on Saturday morning instead of Sunday. I can’t handle this anymore.
William K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
The host was very friendly and helpful, The mosquitos were a major nuisance.
Steven K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
This is one of the cleanest and best maintained campgrounds I have ever been to. I'm retired and have been camping for many years. The toilet vaults were very well maintained. The camp hosts (Jody and Heather) were awesome. They addressed any issues as they arose and kept the campground enjoyable by keeping loud groups under control and dogs on leashes. Jody and Heather took care of the campground like you were a guest in their home. They visited with us, gave us local sites suggestions, and brought firewood to our campsite every night. I had a very enjoyable experience, and enjoyed getting to know the most enjoyable hosts.
Aaron K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
I have been going to this lake for forty years. The camp hosts were excellent and they kept the place up nice, definitelythe best camp host ever! We will definitely be going back.
Darlene S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
The campground during our week day stay was mostly quiet. Our arrival was greeted with rudeness from the camp host. She told us we were 2 hr early and checkin was at 2 p.m. There was no one in our spot. We had travelled 3.5 hr and would of gladly waited if it was a problem. She went on to inform us that her husband is a forest service employee and he would be there later that night. Not sure why that was important for us to know. Instantly sored our arrival.
Our 2nd day we asked where we take our bag of garbage. There is no garbage dumpster. She informed us they don't have any, due to bears. (I guess a bag of garage in the back of our pickup is not an attraction) Be prepared to haul out days of garbage.
The lake is small. Saw people fish, but never saw any caught.
Esther M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
We stayed at site 28, right in front of the lake. It was gorgeous! Clean site, well shaded (photos of campground might be old because the trees are now larger than pictured).
Bathrooms well stocked and cleaned, camp hosts were kind and provided free firewood.
The wildlife was so fun to watch, and the campground was quiet after 10pm. I would absolutely come back again!
Tracey F
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
We have been here several times. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean. The camp host is wonderful and super helpful. The lake is great for floating around and fishing. We'll definitely be back again.
Edwin K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Bull Prairie Lake
Camp Hosts were the best. Clean camp, very friendly
Location Bull Prairie Campground (OR)
Address:
P.O. Box 7
Heppner, OR, 97836
United States
From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.9736 / -119.664
Elevation: 1234 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
For additional information and current road conditions please contact the Recreation Department at the Heppner Ranger District. (541-676-2155) |
| General |
Check in with Camp Host upon arrival. |
| General |
Check out 12:00 PM Check in 2:00 PM. Check in is no earlier than 2:00 PM unless arrangements have been made with Recreation in advance. |
| General |
OHV use is prohibited in the main campground. All off road vehicles must remain on trailer's in main campground. They may be off loaded and loaded in day use area by the boat dock.Dogs must be on a leash at all times.No discharging of firearms or possession of fireworks allowed.Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.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.Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days within a 30-day period is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof.Additional vehicles after the first 2 will require an additional $5 fee (per additional vehicle) paid on site.Motorized boating (gas or electric) is prohibited on the lake.Trash service is not available at this site. If you pack it in, please pack it out. |
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Dump station available for $10.00 Pay station at dump site. |
