4.43139 reviewsPrice
$7 - $33/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
62 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$7 - $33/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
62 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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19020 SE PARKLAND DR, PRINEVILLE, Oregon, 97754, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Stargazers, crappie anglers in late spring, and families with kids will get the most from this place. Cabin #5 has standout reservoir views, the junior ranger program keeps children busy, and the Jasper Point trail is an easy half-day hike with solid lake panoramas.
Privacy matters to you: tent and RV sites are tightly packed and quiet-hours enforcement is inconsistent. Summer swimmers will likely be disappointed too, the reservoir frequently runs low enough that the boat launch sits dry and the water turns muddy.
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Spring brings the sweet spot: daytime temperatures between 50-75°F, longer light for exploring, and smaller crowds before summer weekends pack the park. Fishing and boating improve as water warms, and wildflowers draw migrating birds for wildlife watchers. Summer heats up into the 80s, attracting swimmers but also bugs. Bring extra water and spray. Winter drops well below freezing with frost-covered mornings, better suited to cabin stays than tents. Spring and early summer also offer better reservoir levels before late-season drawdown.
Described as the sweet spot: moderate temps, better water levels and smaller crowds.
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Prineville Reservoir State Park offers a variety of amenities aimed at a comfortable camping experience. "Flush toilets and hot showers" are available, with showers specifically noted to cost $2 for non-registered campers. Drinking water is accessible on-site, and there are firewood sales within the facility. Other conveniences include an amphitheater, a junior ranger program, and evening programs. For RV users, a dump station is available. However, Wi-Fi is not provided, and cell phone service is reportedly limited, with some guests noting poor or no signal. According to user reviews, the restrooms and showers are well-maintained, with one guest observing: "Restrooms and showers were well kept." Trash and recycling bins are available, including dog stations near the cabins. Additionally, 32 boat moorages are present, though they are available only during the summer.
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