A Weekend in the Lake – Crane Prairie Reservoir Campground Review

By Aspen ~

 

Okay, I have to start by saying I am SOOO glad mom and dad took us camping at Crane Prairie. It was a long drive to get there, but that was okay since it was a long weekend called 4th of July weekend. I don’t know exactly what that means, except that we go camping every year. Porter is terrified of all loud noises and, to be honest, I’m not a big fan of fireworks either, so it all works out for the best. This year we went with our Uncle Ken, Aunt Wendy, and cousins Lexi and Jenny and we were super excited because Uncle Ken got there a day early and got us a campsite right on the edge of the lake!

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We got to do all the things we love, hang out at camp with mom and dad, play with our cousins, and go for long walks BUT the very, very best thing was the swimming!

 

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Unlike other places we’ve been, Crane Prairie was warm enough that mom, dad, and Uncle Ken went swimming with me. Oh my, it was amazing. I got to fetch my toy out of the lake several times each day, but also got to go for swims with mom and dad! Even Porter tried to get over his fear and, rather than just wading, actually did a bit of swimming of his own.

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Long swims ended with napping back at camp and evenings hanging with the family. It just doesn’t get much better than that and I can’t wait until we go back again.

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Paw Review:

Porter ~ ****

Aspen ~ ******* ( I LOVE this place!)

Fast Facts:

Crane Prairie Campground – 42 miles south of Bend. 129 sites, many first come-first reserve. Vault toilets. Water.

Reserve: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/crane-prairie-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74097

fishing/boating/water sports/ hiking/ swimming

 

 

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