Pringle Falls Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $21 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pringle Falls Campground is located along the Deschutes River. This stretch of the Deschutes River provides opportunities for fishing and paddling. Pringle Falls Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however electric and water hookups are not available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
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Small, scenic campground along the Deschutes River with opportunities for fishing and paddling. Campers praise the natural surroundings and well-maintained vault toilet facilities.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Bobcat, Coyote, Bald Eagle, and Northern Pygmy-Owl present in the area
Insider tips for Pringle Falls Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand Road to campground is narrow and bumpy; approach slowly Bring binoculars for bird watching and bring your own water supply — no water facility available
Skip Pringle Falls Campground if: You need water hookups or electric hookups — only vault toilets and fire rings available. You cannot travel on rough or narrow roads. You are visiting outside May through October season.
Best time to visit Pringle Falls Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wyeth Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Fall River Campground (BEND, OR), Bull Bend Campground (BEND, OR), Fall River Guard Station (Bend, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pringle Falls Campground
Cell signal at Pringle Falls Campground (BEND, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Pringle Falls Campground is located along the Deschutes River. This stretch of the Deschutes River provides opportunities for fishing and paddling. Pringle Falls Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however electric and water hookups are not available.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand
Road to campground is narrow and bumpy; approach slowly
Bring binoculars for bird watching and bring your own water supply
no water facility available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, OR: Travel about 27 miles south on Highway 97, then 7 miles west on County Road 43, then you will see a sign for the campground on the north side of the road.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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