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Pringle Falls Campground is located along the Deschutes River. Recreation This stretch of the Deschutes River provides opportunities for fishing and paddling. Facilities Pringle Falls Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however electric and water hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire pit and the campground has vault toilets available. Natural Features Situated beneath mixed conifer canopy, Pringle Falls Campground's campsites provide access to the Deschutes River. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. ADA Access: N
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.
Nice place.. Campsites are pretty close.. I stayed in #2 site and #3 was practically the same campground they were so close.
This small quaint campsite is one of the better ones along the Deschutes river. Blink, and you might miss it driving by. Years ago it was a free campground, but that changed with USFS budget rules. Still, last I checked it was only $10. The campground only has room for 7 tents, or campers, and there isn't much privacy between the spots. But if you go mid-week, or off season, there's a chance you'll even have the campground to yourself.
There is very easy access to the Deschutes river, which can be heard from every campsite, plus the cool waters keep things a tad nicer in the summer. Fishing trails go along it's bank as well. You could put a boat in here, and pull out downstream around Sunriver as well.
Pringle Falls itself are actually upstream, and harder to access than you may think. It requires going back to the road, finding a place to park, or walking along private property upstream from the campground. The falls themselves are pretty small.
If this campground is full, or not to your liking, just upstream are Wyeth, and Big Bull campgrounds. Both about the same size. Big Bull however has room for larger vehicles, and a bit more space between sites. So if you have a large RV, you may want to consider that one first.
Beautiful, quiet, small campground with large sites. It is a bit dusty…but that is typical on that side of the mountains. Pit toilet, no drinking water…but beautiful river view!
My family and I enjoyed this campground quite a bit.
The good: the vault restroom is kept very clean, the sites are spacious, park rangers only drop in every other day or so.
The bad: too few trees between sites, lack of privacy. The sites could have easily been spaced apart more.
Very pretty place to camp. Relaxing and lots to explore. Hiking, motorcycle riding, river adventure to check out.
