About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (100)
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
Raelun C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Holo at Camp Sherman is a great place to go for dinner.
Campground was very quiet and river hike is wonderful.
Tom G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
#14 was a great site, close to river, away from road, quiet, clean toilet.
T Jeff J
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet and lovely.
Eileen M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Peaceful, quiet, small campground.
Leslie N
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Our favorite place to camp & fish. Camp host was very friendly & seems to keep an eye on what’s going on in the campground. Nice & quiet,
Tyler M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Our first time to Bull Prairie and it was an amazing one. This camp ground is for a quiet, peaceful camping experience. If you want to party and play loud music (like the only 1 star review) go somewhere else!
Non motorized crafts allowed on the lake. People did swim, but the water is a bit murky and cold.
No showers or garbage service. Pack it in, pack it out.
There is a lot of nature. Which includes bees and mosquitoes. It is a lake afterall, so it's to be expected. Bring the Off and some candles and it's fine.
Pictures are mostly of Site 27, which is right on the water.
There is a 1.25mile paved walking path around the lake.
There is potable water and firewood is available.
The OHV is nearby which you can hear at times during the day.
That's about it. Great place and great camp hosts. Jody and Heather are amazing. They really care about what they are doing. If you have a bad experience with them, it's probably not them.......
Sophia T
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
A Lovely small campground.
Brice W
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
We loved it here. A little off the beaten path but that’s part of what makes it special. The fish hatchery just down the road was a hit for our kids!
Joseph O
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Great little spot, small walk to the river. Great times and views.
Eric K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful large campsites close to the Metolius River. Very clean. Decent amount of privacy between sites. Camp host was very nice and helpful. Plenty of hiking in the area.
Location Pioneer Ford Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5506 / -121.622
Elevation: 834 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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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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Click here for more information about the Deschutes National Forest |
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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. |
