Crooked River Campground is in Cove Palisades State Park, north of Bend. The campground overlooks the Crooked River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. The lake is popular for boating, water-skiing, swimming, and fishing. Anglers most often fish for kokanee salmon, largemouth bass, and rainbow and brown trout. Boat rentals are available at a nearby marina. Paddlers enjoy the calm waters from fall to spring. Several hiking trails are nearby, including Crooked River Rim Trail and the short Wetland Nature Trail Loop.
Crooked River Campground feature 91 campsites for RVs, trailers and tents, all with electric and water hook-ups. Campsites include a picnic table, fire pit, and tent pad. All the campsites are on a ridge high above the lake. The reservation website includes Deschutes River Campground along with Crooked River Campground. For Crooked River, advance the pages to the E Loop. Some sites are available first-come, first-served in spring and fall.
Three group campsites for up to 25 people each are near the park headquarters.
| Crooked River Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Crooked River Campground Location: | Northwest of Culver to SW Peck Rd onto SW Jordan Road. Campground is near the park entrance. |
| Elevation: | about 2,500 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Madras - 11 miles
Bend - 40 miles Hood River - 110 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 91 campsites |
| Open - Closed: | Open March through October |
| Max. People per single site: | 6 |
| Vehicles per site: | One driven vehicle and one towed vehicle included with camping fee. Extra fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | Pets are allowed at campsites - on leash, always attended. |
| Operated by | Oregon State Parks |
| Contact: | Information: (800) 551-6949
Park: (541) 546-3412 |
| Crooked River Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available | Reservations are available 6 months in advance of arrival date. New sites become available online daily at 6:00 AM. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 46 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #E14, E39, E44, E70, showers, and restrooms are accessible. |
| Fees: | $33 per night1
(plus $8 reservation fee) 1Non-Oregon-residents pay 25% more for RV sites and group sites with hookups. Rates may vary across dates. |
| Campground Reservations: | Cove Palisades State Park Campground Reservations
Or call (800) 452-5687 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Crooked River Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring, tent pad, all sites with electric and water hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions at or near Cove Palisades State Park: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Crooked River Campground
Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Crooked River Campground
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