LaPine State Park Campground

I spent one night there. My site was huge! I did not have good cell service on Verizon there. ATT was a bit better. The showers and bathrooms were clean. People were quiet for the most part. There were a pack of wild children running through the woods with headlamps which was slightly terrifying seeing all those lights bobbing up and down through the forest.

We pulled up in the evening on the Sunday of Memorial Day in our van. There were a few spots left and we got one that was just a short walk from the river. The space had water and electricity. The camp staff were very nice. Everything was very clean. If you come without a reservation you should bring cash to pay for your spot. We spoke to a ranger who said they have not been able to staff the pay station so be aware. It’s a little crowded but no one was too loud. We stayed one night as a stop over from Portland to Eastern OR.

Can’t argue with this spot just south of Bend and right off 97. Paved roads the whole way in, scenic views of the Deschutes River. No traffic noise at all. RVs dominate the clientele with partial/full hookups all around. It’s hard to complain with clean toilets and free (!) showers, but there’s little privacy and the sites feel a bit crowded, with people riding electric bikes and scooters and drones all around. If you’re looking for nature, it’s almost too developed and has a neighborhood feel. I’d come here again, but would also like to check out the Paulina sites across the highway to see if they’re quieter.