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The campground is located just above the day-use area and boat ramp for Antelope Flat Reservoir, and is situated among large ponderosa pines which provide a quiet and scenic setting for forest visitors. Only a few campsites provide views of the reservoir, but the walk from the campground to the water's edge takes most people less than 10 minutes. Potable drinking water is available near the south end of the campground from a standing hand pump; however there are no hook-ups available on site. The day-use area is located right on the water’s edge and is outfitted with picnic tables, fire rings, a vault bathroom, and a boat ramp. Please DO NOT park vehicles in the boat ramp loop as it can block other visitors from accessing the water. If you keep a keen eye out and a pair of binoculars on hand, large birds of prey can occasionally be seen from the day-use area nesting on the east side of the reservoir. View a map of Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground.
From Prineville: Travel 30 miles southeast on State Highway 380 to Forest Service Road 17 (Antelope Reservoir Junction). Turn right on Forest Service Road 17, and follow it approximately 12 miles to Forest Service Road 1700-600. Continue on to Antelope Flat Campground and Day-Use Area.
It's a lovely little lake with camping and boat ramp. The water was muddy from weather. Peacefull camping
Nice isolated. I camped here for 3 days. If you take Google maps go through Prineville. If you go through Bend, it will route you through some undrivable private property with gates. No clean water so you have to pack it in. Resovoir is peaceful, unpopulated, and quiet.
Just to be nice I gave it 5 stars but I never made it! Google Maps gave directions approaching this site from the south. The last 4 mile stretch is a private road and says no trespassing. From what i could see it looked pretty rough, like more suited for ATVs anyway. Follow the only directions given on the campsite's USDA website, approaching from the north, coming from Prineville instead of coming from Bend (the South). Safe travels!
Gorgeous, secluded spot. Perfect for camping, boating and fishing! Be aware of temps before you go though... cold nights, hot days, with intermittant winds. Bring sunscreen!! Also, make sure you have your hunting/fishing/boat permits/licensing if you go, so you don't get fined. Just an overall great, quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 🙂
Very fun, nice and quiet when we went up. Cought some fishys. Drive is a bit rough. To actually get to the lake make sure you put in the campground into your gps not just antelope flats reservoir or you will not get taken to the lake.
