Crane Prairie Campground
Crane Prairie Campground
Part of Deschutes National Forest
Overview
Crane Prairie Campground is located on the east shore of its namesake reservoir on Deschutes National Forest just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and swimming with glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor on the horizon.Facilities
Crane Praire Campground offers many sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, though electric hookups are not available. Several campsites are located right on the waterfront. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available. Roads and most parking spurs throughout the campground are paved. Showers and a small grocery store are available at a nearby resort.Natural Features
Crane Prairie Reservoir hosts a number of waterfowl, including Sandhill cranes, Canada geese, bald eagles and osprey The adjacent forest is home to black-backed woodpecker, Williamson's sapsucker and mountain chickadee. Deer, squirrel, beaver and an occasional black bear also find habitat in the surrounding forest.
Recreation
Crane Prairie Reservoir is a prime location for boating and fishing. Fisheries in close proximity to the site also add to its popularity among anglers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages populations of rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout and largemouth bass. Fish cleaning stations and a boat ramp are within the campground.Hiking and hunting are popular activities in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Osprey Point is a unique interpretive area for visitors to learn about local fauna and observe osprey nesting platforms erected after natural snags toppled from age. Crane Prairie Campground offers easy access to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which weaves through multiple high lakes with views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor. Newberry National Volcanic Monument offers a glimpse into Central Oregon's rich geologic history. Travel 25 miles to Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits at the interpretive center, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one-mile underground through Lava River Cave. Travel 40 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls.Important Notices
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Highway 58, turn east onto Crescent Road at the sign for Davis Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, midway between mileposts 72 and 73. In 3.3 miles, turn left on Forest Road 46. Drive north for 18 miles and turn east on Forest Road 42 at the sign for Twin Lakes and Crane Prairie. Drive east on Forest Road 42 for 3.8 miles, then turn north on Forest Road 4270.<br /><br /> From Bend, go west on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, which becomes Forest Road 46. Follow this road to its intersection with Forest Road 42, about 52 miles from Bend. Turn onto Forest Road 42 at the sign for Twin Lakes and Crane Prairie. Drive east on Forest Road 42 for 3.8 miles, then turn north on Forest Road 4270.<br /><br /> From Highway 97 between Bend and Klamath Falls, turn west to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, 12 miles north of La Pine. After one mile, turn south on South Century Drive, which becomes Forest Road 42. Follow it for just over 17 miles to Forest Road 4270 and turn north at the sign for Crane Prairie.
Contact Information
Phone: 541-323-1746
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROADBEND, OR 97701
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 075, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 121, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 109, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 112, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 104, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 117, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 139, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 133, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 107, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 123, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 118, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 129, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 138, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 135, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 145, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 120, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 103, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 099, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 106, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 094, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 143, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 087, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 142, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 125, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 137, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 146, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 140, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 105, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 122, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 097, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 113, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 134, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 141, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 131, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GROUP , Loop YELL, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 128, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 111, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 119, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 124, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017 HOST, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 102, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 144, Loop GREN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 110, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 132, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 136, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop RED2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 116, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 115, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 085, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 114, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop RED1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 126, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 130, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop ORAN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop REDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 127, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
