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Pioneer Ford Campground

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.5 (106)
Pioneer Ford Campground
🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Pioneer Ford Campground in Oregon has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #003, #008 Tent Only, #010, #011, #013, #018
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #009 Tent Only
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #016
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003, #004, #007, #013, #018
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #006, #007
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites #012
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #001
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 1 #003 — SITE 3
Site Loop 1 #003 · SITE 3ExplorUS
Campsite Loop 1 #003 — SITE 3
Site Loop 1 #003 · SITE 3ExplorUS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.8 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.4 midirections →
🔌 AV17.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Pioneer Ford Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28–$32/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★106 ratings
5★70
4★25
3★9
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.3/4
T-Mobile0.2/4
Verizon0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pioneer Ford Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pioneer Ford Campground?

Pioneer Ford Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Pioneer Ford Campground?

Campsite fees at Pioneer Ford Campground run about $28–$32/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Pioneer Ford Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pioneer Ford Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Pioneer Ford Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Pioneer Ford Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Pioneer Ford Campground a good campground?

Pioneer Ford Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 106 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pioneer Ford Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pioneer Ford Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pioneer Ford Campground located?

Pioneer Ford Campground is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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