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.

We really enjoyed our stay. We opted to rent a cabin due to snow and we're so happy we did. Cabin was heated making our stay very cozy. Rangers/camp hosts were super helpful. Easy access to various trails within the park.

We were able to get cell coverage in most of the park.

Nice clean State Park

Great bicycle routes, fishing nearby, roomy sites, nice showers, trees, dog friendly and nice people. Good for families but plenty of privacy.

Its by far the busiest campground we’ve stayed in on our 3 1/2 week road trip. A little close together but clean. Bathrooms and showers look clean and it’s the best price we’ve had so far. It’s 🥶though. 23* in early October. Thankfully they have electric so our little heater could run all night in our tent trailer

Lucky enough to score a last minute site on the State Park website.  South #39.

It's a great spot, don't pass it up.

A very short walk through the woods will bring you to the banks of the Deschutes for fishing, floating, kayaking, etc.  We found a small sandy beach that was PERFECT for a happy hour!

Family friendly campground with a center lawn, some folks were playing badminton and frisbee.  Lot's of kids on bikes enjoying the loop and the forest trails.

Clean bathrooms with running water, and a delightful warm shower to shed some trail dust after a hike.

Our site was nicely graveled and level with water, a picnic table, and a fire ring.  $32/ night.

LOTS of campers had dogs with them, sound of kids playing and dogs saying hello started by 8 am.  Doesn't bother me at all, but If you are looking for forest solitude, this might not be your place on a crowded weekend.

All-in-all, top notch.  Well done Oregon State Parks!

Typical Oregon park: super clean, beautiful sites, very low cost, etc. Oregon could teach any other state how to do a park.

Fine facilities, well cared for. A bit dusty in late July, to be expected. Most people there have cars and leave CG during the day to go boating, biking, etc. That gives it a more transitory feel than campgrounds where people launch there adventures right there and spend more time at their sites. Not quite the vibe we were looking for….

With the Deschutes River meandering through this campground, a forest of ponderosa pines, miles and miles of bike, horse and hiking trails, plus the largest ponderosa pine in the Oregon, LaPine State Park is a great place to go camping. 

North Loop is best for tents and small RVs. (Only 20 amp). South and Central are better for big rigs. They also have cabins. 

Showers are hot and clean. The river is right there! Don't miss the hike to Fall River Falls where the water is so clear, you can see the trout just hanging out by the shore. 

At 4,000 feet, nights are cold and days clear and bright. The night sky is amazing. Lots to do in the area, or just hang out in the park. 

AT&T service is better than Verizon, but both will work at various places in the park.

Love this campground close to Bend, Sunriver and LaPine. Bring your bike and fishing pole.

We stayed here for one night at site 23 South loop in early Sept 2020. Nice campground. Sites are a bit closer to each other than we would have liked but there were still some trees between them, which was nice. We would have happily stayed longer but had to get to our next destination.

This is a great option to sorbs time exploring the great outdoors around Bend. We stayed here in the winter in our camper van and enjoyed the electrical hook up for hearing and cooking inside our van. Only one loop of the campground is open in the winter and water is turned off at the sites except for one central location. Heated bathrooms and hot showers (which we did not use) are other nice perks of state park campgrounds. We stayed at #28 which is a pretty spot by a bend in the river.

This was a quick overnight stay. Extra star for the pretty snow.

Literally no issues. Stayed in a cabin with electricity and a working heater. They had a air purifying system installed into each cabin to meet COVID needs.

Cabin clean, two double beds. Bring your own bedding.

Small table and two chairs.

Fantastic wide porch with long bench to sit on watch the stairs.

Site came with pic nic table and firepit. 

Dogs romping, walking and hiking around the snow. 

Roads were pretty easy to get through, and clear signage.

Clean bathrooms.

No issues with checking in or out.

This was our first time to La Pine County Park.  Unfortunately it was during the horrible fires of the west coast and Oregon was not spared.  The smoke was thick although not as bad as previous camping locations the day before.  The campground is laid out in a very nice way.  The spaces are not close together and from behind most of them are trails into the woods or down to the Deschutes River.  We had full hookups and stayed for two nights.  There is a dog area about an acre in sized that is fenced in for the dogs to enjoy getting exercise.

Very nice campground with great trees and level sites. Clean and easy to navigate around. A perfect place to “shakedown” that new RV you bought for pandemic family tune.

LaPine is a great park. We hiked around some of the trails, checked out the big tree, splashed around in the river, but it was so hot and dry. Lots of yellow jackets and the roads are really rough. Like way too hard to ride scooters or bikes. Heard coyotes howling early one morning. It was really nice.

First, the only two negatives, both very minor. Very dusty. Dust everywhere. Expect dust...everywhere. The road in the North Loop is for whatever reason bumpy with those regular bumps that just get annoying very quickly. That’s it, negatives over. Campsites are well spaced apart. Trees everywhere! If you head west from the loops and past the pet exercise area there’s a dusty (of course) road that will take you to the river. A great place to put your floaties/kayaks in and float down to the day use area. Also that same put in spot is nice for stargazing. I got a great pic of the comet! My family loved the trails for biking. We never got around to seeing the big tree, but maybe next time. Bathrooms and showers are clean and warm. Lots of cool local activities nearby as well like Twin Lakes and Fort Rock. Hole in the Ground was awesome too.

This was one of the best days we had in all of Oregon. This state park is right on the Deshutes River and has an awesome network of hike/bike trails. Spaces were easy to get in and out of, all level, and had plenty of room in between sites. Bathrooms were clean and everybody was very friendly. The park was full on the weekend we were there but it didn’t seem crowded. We would come back and stay much longer if we could. Don’t miss this place if you are exploring Oregon.

La Pine State Park is a beauty in the desert! Combine the heat and lack of rain of the eastern desert with sme lush scenic views along the Deschutes River. It is not our first choice style of camping, we like more remote isolated stuff, but every now and then we need a reservation site and this one fit the bill for a couple nights while on a longer road trip. And it is open year round! We made a late reservation and got site 136 when someone made a cancellation. This site backs up to the main road and sits right at the park entrance but it was surprisingly private for the less than ideal location. We especially loved being able to ride our bikes on trails right from camp!

Lovely park with traditional amenities. Bathrooms, showers, electricity, firewood for purchase. 

Pros:

1. Mountain biking and recreational biking. On trails of all difficulties

2. Hikes from easy to difficult

3. This part of the Deschutes river is very easy to navigate. Great for a beginner or trying out a new boat.

4. Close to the city of LaPine and Sunriver

5. Affordable for the amenities available

6. Close to Paulina and East Lakes. Those campgrounds are hard to get a reservation in.

Cons:

1. Campground roads are extremely bumpy and need repair. Very hard to ride a bike on, and I'd say, very dangerous. The North Loop where I camped was the worst.

2. yellow Jackets abundant in September, not sure how bad it must have been in the middle of summer.

When we Stayed: January, Thursday-Saturday

The Cabins: we stayed in a deluxe cabin. It had a full bathroom and kitchenette - I've stayed in other state park campgrounds and this was the biggest cabin I've stayed in!

Location: beautiful wooded park with a trail along the river. On a morning walk I saw a herd of elk cross the river and run behind the cabins! The cabin area was large and private but I didn't explore the rest of the park since it was the middle of winter when we were there.

Dog Friendly: huge off leash fenced park that's a bit of a walk or quick drive from the main campsites.

Campground, bathrooms, and showers are kept very clean. Campsites have plenty of room and some have shade depending on location. It is very dry and dusty but it is the high desert after all. Lots of Pine trees and wildlife. Paved road and parking. Great place to bring the whole family!

First time camping/visiting this State Park. Beautiful, lots of big pine trees (including the largest known documented Ponderosa Pine in Oregon!), really close to the Deschutes River just north of La Pine, about 35 mins south of Bend, Oregon. Clean, well-equipped, spacious campsites. We stayed in the South Loop, as the other two (North, and Middle) loops were not open yet. The sites are a little close for my taste, but it worked out fine. The bathrooms are push-flush and heated, which was a great perk in 19° weather :) The hosts seemed really nice, and helpful if needed. Great place to stay -highly recommend!

We had a pull-thru site, lots of room for our chairs, dog, and camp equipment. It was very hot and there is no shade but luckily we had a canopy. The Deschutes river is nearby, short drive, so bring water toys/fishing supplies. Drive about 30 minutes into town if needed. The little park store has ice for $3 a bag. No internet available.

Gorgeous desert views, wildlife, plantlife and trails. Perfect camping area for pets and families. Bring plenty of sunscreen, shade options, water bottles to refill at nearby water stations and bug repellent. Evenings are super cold!!

Large campground plenty of room to roam around and hike. Nice place to play with your dog or dogs. Clean facilities.

This is a peaceful well run campground!

The back sites are very spacious. Pull through sites offer little privacy and some of those are awkward to situate your RV. Very clean campground