Prineville Reservoir Campground

Prineville Reservoir Campground is in Prineville Reservoir State Park, 51 road miles east of Bend. Situated in the high desert, the park features a 15-mile-long lake with 43 miles of shoreline. Boat ramps, a designated swim area, and an accessible fishing pier are available. Fishing is excellent for rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and crayfish.

Prineville Reservoir Campground overlooks the reservoir with 67 campsites available. Twenty-three of the sites have full hook-ups, 22 have electric and water connections, and the other 23 are tent sites with water faucets nearby. Prineville Campground also offers 5 deluxe cabins for rent. Each cabin has a bathroom and a microwave. The cabins sleep up to 6.

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Prineville Reservoir Campground Basics
Prineville Reservoir Campground Location:	From Highway 280 leading SE out of Prineville, turn onto SE Juniper Canyon Road. Inside the park turn onto SE Parkland.
Elevation:	about 3,300 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Prineville - 15 miles Redmond - 35 miles Bend - 51 miles
Number of Sites:	67 campsites
Open - Closed:	Open Year-Round
Max. People per single site:	6
Vehicles per site:	One driven vehicle and one towed vehicle included with camping fee. Extra fee for 2nd vehicle
Pets:	Pets are allowed at campsites - on leash, always attended.
Operated by	Oregon State Parks
Contact:	Information: (800) 452-5687 Park: (541) 447-4363

Prineville Reservoir Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available 6 months in advance of arrival date. New sites become available online daily at 6:00 AM.
Maximum vehicle length:	up to 40 feet at some sites
Wheelchair accessible sites:	#C10, C11, cabins 4 and 5, showers, and restrooms are accessible.
Fees:	Full hook-up sites - $36 per night¹ Electric/water hook-up sites - $34¹ Tent sites - $23 Cabin - $89¹ (plus $8 reservation fee) ¹Non-Oregon-residents pay 25% more for RV sites and group sites with hookups. Rates may vary across dates.
Campground Map:	Prineville Reservoir Campground Map Or call (800) 452-5687
Campground Reservations:	Prineville Reservoir State Park Campground Reservations Or call (800) 452-5687
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM

Prineville Reservoir Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring, tent pad, Loops B and C sites have partial or full hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater
Showers:	Yes
Dump station:	Yes at Jasper Point
Attractions at or near Prineville Reservoir State Park:	Boat moorings at the adjacent dock can be reserved. Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming in designated areas. Take advantage of several launch ramps and 21 reservable boat moorings. Check the water level in the reservoir to see if it is high enough to use the ramp: Prineville Reservoir Water Level. The Park is at the edge of a vast expanse of natural nighttime darkness extending into the greater part of southeast Oregon earmarked for a future International Dark Sky Reserve. Enjoy star viewing from the adjacent day use area. Download the Stargazing Permit and place on dash if you want to park in the day use area. Hike the 3-mile, shoreline trail to Jasper Point. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Prineville Reservoir Cabin

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.

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Prineville Reservoir Campground

Prineville Reservoir State Park Area
Attractions and Activities

Register for a guided kayak tour of Prineville Reservoir led by park intepretive staff. Read details: Kayak interp tours
Play a round of golf at Meadow Lakes Golf Course in Prineville.
Drive south on Highway 27 from Prineville to explore the Crooked River canyon.
Visit nearby Lake Simtustus Resort with pontoon boat rentals.
Drive to Smith Rock State Park for hiking, rock climbing, canyon views, and wildlife.
Tour the Erickson Aircraft Collection near Madras. See a P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, Grumman Duck, Messerschmitt, and many more.
Hike on the Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, more than 100 miles in length.
Head over to the Blue River Reservoir for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.
Tour the Leaburg Fish Hatchery, 4 miles east of Leaburg. Open daily.
Fly fish along the Metolius River (check local fishing regulations).
Visit the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform by the Camp Sherman Store.
Hike up to the summit of Black Butte.
Spend days at Suttle Lake with boating, water skiing, and fishing.

Key Prineville Reservoir Campground Regulations

Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. No firewood may be collected in the park.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
Tents must fit within the designated campsite.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No use of generators during quiet hours.

Prineville Reservoir Campground

Prineville Reservoir State Park

Prineville Reservoir Campground

Prineville Reservoir State Park