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14 sites
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2 sites
About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (207)
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, quiet place that offers spacious sites and a serene atmosphere, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly host, and access to the pristine Metolius River, with many expressing a desire to return. Some minor concerns include the need for better privacy between tent sites and occasional issues with water availability.
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, quiet place that offers spacious sites and a serene atmosphere, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly host, and access to the pristine Metolius River, with many expressing a desire to return. Some minor concerns include the need for better privacy between tent sites and occasional issues with water availability.
Review Summary
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.......
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.
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!
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.
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
Elevation: 834 feet
22 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 29 min)
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: September 7, 2026
