Lower Palisades Campground is beside the Crooked River canyon, 14.8 miles south of Prineville. The area along the canyon is designated as Lower Crooked Wild & Scenic River, which extends 10 miles from Bowman Dam at Prineville Reservoir north along Highway 27 just past Castle Rock Campground. The area is popular for fishing and advanced-skill rafting at some locations. Anglers have good luck landing rainbow and redband trout. If any steelhead trout are caught, they must be kept in the water and released immediately. Along the river canyon are an every-changing array of geologic formations.
Lower Palisades Campground is one of 9 primitive campgrounds operated by the Bureau of Land Management along this segment of the Crooked River. Lower Palisades campground is set away from the road and spread over 14½ acres. Most of the 14 campsites are spacious and close to the river. There is no piped water at the campground, but water is available upstream at Chimney Rock Campground. All campsites are first-come, first served. An accessible fishing pier is available.
| Lower Palisades Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Lower Palisades Campground Location: | Lower Palisades Campground is on Highway 27, 15.3 miles south of Prineville. |
| Elevation: | about 3,000 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Prineville - 15.3 miles
Redmond - 37 miles Bend - 44 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 14 campsites |
| Open - Closed: | Open Year-round |
| 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 | Bureau of Land Management |
| Contact: | BLM Prineville: (541) 416-6700 |
| Lower Palisades Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | not designated |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | ADA vault toilet |
| Fees: | $8 per night |
| Area Map: | Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Map
Or call (800) 452-5687 |
| Check-in, check-out: | None designated |
| Lower Palisades Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring |
| Campground: | Vault toilets. No piped water. Find water at Chimney Rock Campground |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions at or near Lower Palisades: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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.
Lower Palisades Fishing Pier
Lower Palisades Campground
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