Quinn River Campground
Closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2026 and operates through mid-October. Water system activates in May and shuts off by September 30. From October 1 until closing, sites become first-come, first-served only. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Friday. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 9:41AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Quinn River Campground occupies a prime location on the western shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir, tucked into Central Oregon's Cascade Range at 4,456 feet elevation. The campground features 41 well-spaced standard sites arranged in two loops, each with a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and easy access to the reservoir's productive waters. Crane Prairie Reservoir is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout, and largemouth bass. A boat ramp and fish cleaning stations within the campground make this an ideal basecamp for anglers. Beyond fishing, the reservoir attracts remarkable wildlife: sandhill cranes nest in surrounding meadows, bald eagles patrol the shoreline, and osprey hunt from platforms erected after natural snags toppled from age. Early morning and evening visitors may spot Rocky Mountain elk grazing lakeside meadows. The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water via hand pump. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway passes directly by, offering access to numerous alpine lakes and peaks throughout the region.
Directions
From Bend, travel approximately 50 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46). The campground entrance is on the left side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 323-1746 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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