About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (193)
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, peaceful site with great river access, clean facilities, and respectful guests. Campers appreciate the large, private sites, gorgeous hiking trails, and the serene atmosphere, especially mid-week. While there are occasional issues with water availability and privacy between sites, the friendly camp host and natural surroundings make it a favorite destination for relaxation and fishing.
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, peaceful site with great river access, clean facilities, and respectful guests. Campers appreciate the large, private sites, gorgeous hiking trails, and the serene atmosphere, especially mid-week. While there are occasional issues with water availability and privacy between sites, the friendly camp host and natural surroundings make it a favorite destination for relaxation and fishing.
Review Summary
Duane R
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We love coming to Pioneer Ford Campground because it always provides a quiet, relaxing getaway for my wife and I. We can always count on it being clean and well-maintained, and the campground host is friendly and willing to answer questions, if needed. Honestly, when we come to Pioneer Ford we are not looking for a lot of things to do other than enjoy our camping experience by the most beautiful river known to humanity! We are never disappointed, and you won't be either if you give it a try.
Duane R
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We love coming to Pioneer Ford Campground because it always provides a quiet, relaxing getaway for my wife and I. We can always count on it being clean and well-maintained, and the campground host is friendly and willing to answer questions, if needed. Honestly, when we come to Pioneer Ford we are not looking for a lot of things to do other than enjoy our camping experience by the most beautiful river known to humanity! We are never disappointed, and you won't be either if you give it a try.
Diane S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
So many things to do! Nice sized sites with room in-between. There was an issue with the campground water, so you might need to bring your own. Sites on the river side are overpriced and most don’t have any view of the river, but it was nice to hear the sound of the water at night.
Diane S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
So many things to do! Nice sized sites with room in-between. There was an issue with the campground water, so you might need to bring your own. Sites on the river side are overpriced and most don’t have any view of the river, but it was nice to hear the sound of the water at night.
Chris W
August 27, 2021
Pioneer Ford is a nice campground despite not having potable water while we were there. Additionally, the campground host was off duty for three out of the four days that we were there. He neglected to address the party that had an open fire despite there being clear signs indicating that open campfires were not allowed. This was especially alarming since there was a red flag warning. Additionally, one of our friends showed up unexpectedly and as soon as he arrived, the campground host appeared and made us pay him cash in advance for the extra car for the duration of our stay. He never put the money in the pay envelope or deposited it into the pay cylinder. It felt decidedly like a shakedown.
Chris W
August 27, 2021
Pioneer Ford is a nice campground despite not having potable water while we were there. Additionally, the campground host was off duty for three out of the four days that we were there. He neglected to address the party that had an open fire despite there being clear signs indicating that open campfires were not allowed. This was especially alarming since there was a red flag warning. Additionally, one of our friends showed up unexpectedly and as soon as he arrived, the campground host appeared and made us pay him cash in advance for the extra car for the duration of our stay. He never put the money in the pay envelope or deposited it into the pay cylinder. It felt decidedly like a shakedown.
Zachary S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1
Camp sites are fairly private with most right along the river. There are hiking trails around the site and the site is secluded in the deschutes forest but also has access to other populated local sites close by.
Zachary S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1
Camp sites are fairly private with most right along the river. There are hiking trails around the site and the site is secluded in the deschutes forest but also has access to other populated local sites close by.
Jeffrey T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground and site. My only issue is that there is no water available. I believe this is the second time(at least) that I have experienced this in the past 2-3 years. It can be a bit difficult to go 4-5 days or more with no fresh potable water source. I noticed that even though the campgrounds are all booked they were actually less than 1/2 capacity. I’ve not seen this and attribute it to the water restrictions.
Jeffrey T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground and site. My only issue is that there is no water available. I believe this is the second time(at least) that I have experienced this in the past 2-3 years. It can be a bit difficult to go 4-5 days or more with no fresh potable water source. I noticed that even though the campgrounds are all booked they were actually less than 1/2 capacity. I’ve not seen this and attribute it to the water restrictions.
Location Pioneer Ford Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5506 / -121.622
Elevation: 834 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reserved sites must be occupied by noon the day after arrival to avoid forfeiture.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Inspect and clean your packs, equipment, and tires to prevent invasive species.
- Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at one site and 28 days total in a year.
- Generators cannot be used from 10 PM to 7 AM; battery-powered devices are allowed.
Vehicles & parking
- One RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site is allowed; extra vehicles incur a nightly fee.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather conditions.
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it near your camping destination.
General
- During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
- Click here for more information about the Deschutes National Forest
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee; non-refundable fees will be declined.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
