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
Edward K
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
The site was in generally good condition but the pull throughs and some trails need some brush trimming. Since it was late in the season the vault toilets could use a pumping service.
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.
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.
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.
Mike R
August 18, 2021
Good clean area
adam o
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quite location off the beaten path.
Marshall O
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quite campground
Brent K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
It was in the 90’s during the day but cooled down nicely into the 50’s for great sleeping at night.
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. |
