U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Bend, OR

Pringle Falls Campground

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. Pringle Falls Campground is located along the Deschutes River.

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Photos courtesy of Vista Recreation, ExplorUS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Back-in30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
2Back-in30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
3Pull-through30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
4Back-in30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
5Back-in30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
6Back-in30GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
7Back-in30GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestDeschutes National Forest
BookingReservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
FeesSingle Campsite Rate: $21/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on…
RulesMaximum site spur length is 30 feet. Motorized boating is not permitted in the river.

Deschutes National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pringle Falls Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.97 inches of precipitation, 17.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 14.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.72 inches of precipitation, 8.4 inches of snowApril: 1.25 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowMay: 1.32 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJune: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.59 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowNovember: 2.60 inches of precipitation, 8.9 inches of snowDecember: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 20.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.4°F averageFebruary: 32.5°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 41.8°F averageMay: 49.8°F averageJune: 56.5°F averageJuly: 64.9°F averageAugust: 64.0°F averageSeptember: 56.9°F averageOctober: 46.5°F averageNovember: 36.2°F averageDecember: 29.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wickiup Dam, 6 miles from the campground at 4,358 feet, station USC00359316 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 74 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townBend, Oregon
Coordinates43.7485° N, 121.6025° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    16 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    46 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗20.6 mi
Outdoor gearREI ↗25.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV Bend ↗26.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

  • 1.8 mi
    Fall River (south Side)
    0.5 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.1 mi
    Fall River
    3.3 mi trail · hiking

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Deschutes National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Situated beneath mixed conifer canopy, Pringle Falls Campground's campsites provide access to the Deschutes River.

Recreation

This stretch of the Deschutes River provides opportunities for fishing and paddling.

Nearby

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pringle Falls Campground?

Sites at Pringle Falls Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Pringle Falls Campground?

Single Campsite Rate: $21/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on…

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pringle Falls Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Pringle Falls Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Pringle Falls Campground have?

7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Pringle Falls Campground?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Pringle Falls Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pringle Falls Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pringle Falls Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 30 feet.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Pringle Falls Campground?

Bend, Oregon. Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail.

Source: Getting there

What if Pringle Falls Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wyeth Campground - Deschutes (0.8 mi), Fall River Campground (1.9 mi), and Bull Bend Campground (2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby