Rock Creek Campground
The campground opens May 15, 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis. The typical season runs through mid-October, with the campground transitioning to FCFS in early October. Potable water is turned on in May depending on weather conditions and shut off by September 30 to prevent freeze damage.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 7:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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
Rock Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch of the western shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, approximately 50 miles southwest of Bend. The campground features 32 sites spread across 5 loops, with almost all sites being large and well-isolated from neighboring campers. Many sites sit directly on the reservoir shoreline, offering prime access for anglers and boaters. Crane Prairie Reservoir is renowned for its fishing opportunities, with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife managing healthy populations of rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout, and largemouth bass. The campground includes a boat launch and fish cleaning stations. Beyond fishing, the area provides exceptional wildlife viewing. Sandhill cranes, bald eagles, and osprey frequent the reservoir, while the surrounding forest hosts black-backed woodpeckers, Williamson's sapsuckers, and mountain chickadees. On summer mornings and evenings, visitors may spot Rocky Mountain elk grazing in lakeside meadows. Nearby Osprey Point offers an interpretive area where visitors can observe osprey nesting platforms erected after natural snags toppled from age. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Directions
From Bend, travel approximately 50 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46). The campground is on the left-hand side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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