Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

Overview

Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem; a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host a family reunion or social event, and to enjoy multiple recreational pursuits. This moderate-sized campground is located adjacent to 28-acre Bull Prairie Lake, which is stocked annually with trout. An accessible, family-friendly paved trail along the lake is ideal for morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shore or dockside fishing. The lake has a boat ramp, dock and trailer parking area, but only non-motorized boating is allowed. Nearby trails connect the campground and lake with the Morrow County OHV Park, 8 miles away. Note: ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in the north part of the campground (sites 25-28).  

While this campground offers potable water, there is no garbage service so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home. 

Recreation

An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or dock fishing. Non-motorized boating is allowed with a boat ramp, dock, and parking area for trailers. Within the campground adjacent to the lake is a large day-use picnic area with accessible facilities. Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Hunting activities can be undertaken nearby, but not within this recreation site.

Facilities

This campground features 28 tent/RV campsites, 2 tent-only campsite, 3 double campsites, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hookups are available. A 1.2 mile paved trail loops around the lake, together with 3 accessible fishing docks. 

Natural Features

This campground is fully forested with Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir, and spruce. Trout are stocked in the nearby lake. Deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits frequent the campground and waterfowl inhabit the lake and shore. It is also possible to sight an occasional elk in the nearby area. Bears and cougars live in the surrounding forest, but rarely enter the campground and bear-proof storage is not required. Mushroom and berry picking occur seasonally.

Nearby Attractions

The Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north of the campground. Heppner, OR, located 41.5 miles to the north, is the closest town for supplies and gasoline.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 676-2155.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival either online or through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 29 of 30 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 30 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 30 sites
  • Largest party: 25 people

Fees

Single sites: Extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance Double sites: Site 8, 11, 12, 20, and 26 are $19/night, up to 5 vehicles allowed Group sites: Site 10 is $25/night, up to 10 vehicles allowed *These fees are in addition to the $8 reservation fee in recreation.gov Dump station is $10.00 per use, paid through fee envelopes on site Day use and additional vehicle fees must be paid through fee envelopes on site.

Directions

From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

195 reviews
5 stars
153
4 stars
21
3 stars
10
2 stars
4
1 stars
7
Charles w
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
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Reviewed a month ago
Good site for tent trailer. Nice to relax by a campfire after long day of hunting. Fishing was excellent. Nice size Brookies.
Doug P
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
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Reviewed a month ago
No toilet paper in the outhouses after the second day of a 7 day trip.
Chau H
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Campsite was clean, plenty of spots for tent and vehicles.
Jomarie J
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
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Reviewed a month ago
There was no host and it shows. The upkeep of this remote campground has always been stellar until this visit. The campground location is amazing, the lack of care now is disappointing.
Chadd G
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Very nice camp ground
Elvard V
Loop:Bull Prairie Lake
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campsite was adequate. Restrooms were clean. The camp host wasn't there
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Season dates

Peak season

May 8, 2027 – Oct 24, 2027

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Peak season

May 8, 2028 – Oct 24, 2028

Reservable online

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