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STEEP DREAMS

2 sites · Lodging17 acres · Sisters, OR

RELAX!!.... Or hike, or bike, or swim or simply recharge your batteries! Stay the night in our tipi or cabin while taking in the peaceful views of mountains and the treetops. Camps are located on the top of a canyon where you can see for days on this one of a kind central Oregon property. Camps are located next to county and BLM land if you want to hike, bike or take a dip in the pond. 20 minutes to Bend, 15 minutes to Redmond and only 10 minutes to Downtown Sisters.

Trinity Ranch "Farmping"

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents34 acres · Redmond, OR

We are a farm to table family operated ranch. Our goal is to provide all who come here a sense of joy and value. We accomplish this by providing excellent service, high quality food, and sharing our 34 acres of God's beautiful part of the world! Centrally located between Bend, Sisters, Smith Rock, and all the mountain activities, it is a perfect spot for your stay-over. We would be happy to provide you with recommendations of local food or activities if you're interested. All of our RV sites are dry camping, but we do provide access to water and a dump station. The 3 RV sites are relatively close together. In particular sites 2 and 3 would be ideal for groups. All the RV sites also have a dedicated tent area. We try to come meet you during your stay here and we want you to feel like this is home away from home. Situated between the 4 sites is a rustic, semi-private outdoor shower and a portapotty. Come see us!

The Honeybee Ranch

5 sites · Lodging11 acres · Bend, OR

You are just minutes away whether you are Hiking, Biking, walking or riding your horses to our quaint and lovely little village of Tumalo for outdoor music, food trucks, fire pits and country store. Located in the golden triangle of Central Oregon, strategic to Bend Sisters and Redmond. The 11 acre Ranch is also surrounded by hundreds of acres of wooded and open fields with trails. You will see resident deer, owls, falcons and coyotes. Come unplug on your slice of "privacy".....and enjoy the view of Pilot Butte in the distance! Two adults-capacity: Includes two twin beds. Bring your own sleeping bags. Small refrigerator/freezer, Full Bathroom (Compost) Bathtub Heater Indoor / Outdoor lights Picnic Table Outdoor Fire Pits and BBQ Five minutes to the Deschutes River for fly fishing and river floating. We will happily share the best places to float, horse-back riding, hikes, bike trails to relax. Need something additional or forgot it? (floats, bike, ice, coffee creamer, s'mores, etc...just ask us!) Property condusive to snow shoeing and cross country skiing when snowy. Campsite is set up for two people. Join us at HoneyBee Ranch, where we value your privacy!

OtterLodge

1 site · Lodging52 acres · Sisters, OR

OtterLodge lies at the end of the road, on the rim of beautiful Whychus Creek Canyon. The property is surrounded by 60-acre Aspen Hollow nature preserve to the north, 40 unoccupied private acres to the south, and 40 acres of conservation easement to the west--so we're surrounded here by of over a hundred acres of nature. One of only three Golden Eagle cams in the world is located on this property. (The other two are in Europe. The website is www.GoldenEagleCam.org, and the camera streams from mid-February when the eggs are laid, to early June, when the babies fledge.) Other animals I've seen here: wild turkey, deer, Western Lynx, and mountain lion (don't worry--they're shy!). There are beaver and otters in the nature preserve to the north, and I recently had to pause as I was driving out to let a stampede of elk pass over the driveway! Imagine being able to enjoy all that from the comfort of your own Happier Camper modern retro travel trailer! There's a big, comfy bed, and a kitchen (see pics for details). There's wifi available in the trailer--but if you'd prefer to go on a digital diet while you're here, I can withhold the password if you'd like! ;-) There's no bathroom in the trailer, but you will have access to the bathroom in the shop about 100 paces away. Like most shop bathrooms, it's nothing fancy--but it does have a flush toilet, hot and cold running water, and a shower. Other amenities include a climbing rock, horseshoe pits, short (1-2 mile) hikes out the door, excellent star-gazing (very little light pollution), and several benches/chairs/tables set up around the place to take in the views. If you brought bikes and want to bike to town, it's about 8 miles via the scenic bike route (or a 6.7 mile drive via the highway). A WORD ABOUT DOGS--BOTH MINE AND YOURS. It's dog heaven out here, and dogs are quite welcome, provided they get along well with other dogs, of whom there are currently four in residence. Your area is not fenced (although I can provide up to 48 linear feet of portable dog pen, if you'd like), and my four are often with me around the property (i.e., PLEASE NOTE: not behind a fence). So please tell me BEFORE BOOKING if your dog does not get along well with other dogs (or if you or your children are afraid of or dislike dogs) and we can discuss the details, and see if we can work something out. If you book w/out discussing it first, please assume that (after an initial, supervised meet-the-dogs introduction shortly after your arrival) there will be dogs out and about on the property when I am at home. (If I leave the property, they will be put inside my house while I'm gone.) They range in size from 22 to 50 pounds, and range in age from 7-16 years old. All are people- and dog-friendly. Prolonged barking drives me nuts and is never allowed, so don't worry about having your peace or sleep disrupted! :-) Note: the trailer only has room for two adults; there is a queen bed, a small kitchen, and only a few square feet of open floor space. If you book for more than 2 people, you must provide a tent, bedding, and camp mats for those people. (Only exception would be a small, co-sleeping child.) There is a flat tent site just a few feet from the trailer.

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Prineville Reservoir State Park

Prineville, Oregon

Smith Rock and the Crooked River from the Top of Misery Ridge Trail

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Smith Rock State Park

River, stream, or creek camping near Prineville with showers guide

Overview

Set on the Ochoco River, Prineville was originally established as a timber town back in the 1870s. Today, it serves the Crook County area and features plenty of gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and supply shops, making it an ideal place to stop for supplies before heading out to the Ochoco Lake State Park or the Ochoco National Forest. However, you may wish to stick around to visit Ochoco Wayside State Park, hike up to Barnes Butte, or learn about local history at the old-timey Bowman Museum.

Where to go

Ochoco National Forest

Prineville sits on the western end of the Ochoco National Forest, a nearly million-acre expanse of trees, canyons, rivers and lakes. Camping opportunities abound here, with dispersed camping and campgrounds throughout the forest plus plenty of private options.

Deschutes National Forest

Spread out over nearly 200 acres, this massive forest offers ample opportunity to hike, bike, fish, and kayak. Popular attractions within the forest include Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Mount Bachelor.

Warm Springs

Owned by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, this sunny part of the state is characterized by rugged, arid landscapes and plenty of wild mustangs. It's also home to a number of attractions, including the Museum at Warm Springs.

When to go

Prineville is at its busiest in July and August, when kids are on summer vacation, though this time of year can be a bit hot for some people, with highs in the upper 80s and little to no rainfall. For more pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, the spring and fall shoulder seasons (in May and June and September and October, respectively) are ideal for many campers, with daytime highs in the upper 60s or 70s.