Pringle Falls Campground
J
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

Small and quiet, not maintained, no activities at the site

Pringle Falls Campground sits right on the Deschutes river, about 15 minutes West of La Pine, Oregon. The campground is small, about 7 sites total. The road getting to the campsite is not maintained, so go very slow if you're in a car (SUV/Trucks will make it just fine). We were there in early July, and it was very dry, which meant it was very dusty. I'm not sure if it was just the type of ground or because it was former riverbed, but it was very very dusty and everything we brought got covered in fine dust.

Campsite #1 is the best, as it is surrounded by trees and somewhat separated from the others. #2-4 are pretty much right next to each-other, without any delineation or space between.

Also, ants everywhere. Lots and lots of ants. More ants than I've ever seen anywhere in Oregon.

The river is very pretty, but swift moving water. You can get in and swim, but the water is moving fast so be very careful. Too fast and deep for kids.

It's quiet and out of the way, so if you're looking for a spot that is off the beaten path, then it is great. If you want a place that has lots of activity nearby, then this probably isn't a great spot. Particularly for kids, there isn't much in the way of places to explore or things to do.

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