Crane Prairie Campground
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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Crane Prairie Campground is located on the east shore of its namesake reservoir on the Deschutes National Forest, just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a variety of recreation, including fishing, boating and swimming with glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor on the horizon. The reservoir is a prime location for boating and fishing, and fisheries in close proximity 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, and hiking and hunting are popular activities in the surrounding area. Crane Prairie 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, and 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. The 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, and deer, squirrel, beaver and an occasional black bear also find habitat in the surrounding forest. 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. The 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 the Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one mile underground through Lava River Cave, or 40 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls.
- Pet friendly
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- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 35
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites130
Bend, OR
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
4 sites
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max vehicle length
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
RV
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Tent
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Trailer
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 1
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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