Established Camping
Prairie Campground
About This Campground
National Forest
Overview
This primitive campground offers campers the chance to enjoy the beauty of the Deschutes National Forest
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Location
Prairie Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel about 23.5 miles south on Highway 97 then 3 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) to the Prairie campground sign. Follow the short paved road to the campground entrance. From LaPine, OR: Travel about 6.8 miles north on Highway 97 then 3 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) to the Prairie campground sign. Follow the short paved road to the campground entrance.
Coordinates
43.72610276 N
121.42324136 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Basic Camp Site
$16 per night. No hookups. No water during my visit.

A Diamond in the Rough
A no frills camping experience: cell service (AT&T) is adequate, there is drinking water and vault toilets, and ample sunshine for solar if you’re setup for it.
There’s a beautiful walk along the creek just down the hill from the campsites that you can make a loop out of. Close to the Newberry…
Clean & Quiet
Small US Forest CG. Host Pat was friendly & helpful. Some spots are close. Easy commute to see Newberry Volcanic Monument.
Location
Prairie Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel about 23.5 miles south on Highway 97 then 3 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) to the Prairie campground sign. Follow the short paved road to the campground entrance. From LaPine, OR: Travel about 6.8 miles north on Highway 97 then 3 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road) to the Prairie campground sign. Follow the short paved road to the campground entrance.
Coordinates
43.72610276 N
121.42324136 W