Pringle Falls Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April 10 through October 18, 2026. Currently first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Potable water is not available. A 14-day consecutive stay limit applies across Deschutes National Forest.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Pringle Falls Campground is a quiet, primitive campground situated along the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River in central Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. Located just north of the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, the campground provides direct river access beneath a canopy of mixed conifers. The area sees light use, making it a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude. This stretch of the Deschutes River offers opportunities for fishing and paddling. Boat fishing or drift fishing is the most effective method, as the water is Class II flatwater for roughly 6 miles downstream before reaching dangerous falls. Motorized boats are prohibited on the river. The campground has 7 standard nonelectric sites, each with a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Nearby attractions include the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and Lava River Cave.
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel about 27 miles south on Highway 97, then 7 miles west on County Road 43. The campground entrance is signed on the north side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $21 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 323-1746 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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