Crane Prairie Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 8 through October 18. Currently experiencing a temporary water outage; bring all water needed for your visit. The tent site peninsula remains closed for summer 2026 due to thatching ant nest mitigation. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
About
Crane Prairie Campground occupies the east shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest, accessible via the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. With over 146 individual sites plus a group site, the campground is organized into multiple loops (Red, Blue, Orange, Green) with paved roads and parking spurs. Many sites sit directly on the reservoir's edge, offering immediate water access. The reservoir is renowned for its fishery managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, supporting rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, and largemouth bass. Fish cleaning stations and a boat launch are located within the campground. The surrounding area hosts abundant wildlife including osprey nesting platforms at nearby Osprey Point, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, and occasional black bear. Views of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor frame the horizon. Nearby attractions include Newberry National Volcanic Monument with Lava Lands Visitor Center and Lava River Cave approximately 25-40 miles away.
Directions
From Bend: Travel 27 miles south on Highway 97, 11 miles west on County Road 43, 5.5 miles west on County Road 42, then 4 miles north on County Road 4270. Alternatively, from Bend take the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (Forest Road 46) approximately 52 miles to its intersection with Forest Road 42, then east on FR 42 for 3.8 miles and north on Forest Road 4270.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 - $378 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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