About Cow Meadow Campground
Cow Meadow Campground is situated where Snow Creek and the Deschutes River flow into the northeast part of Crane Prairie Reservoir. Located just off of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Cow Meadow Campground provides great access to a wide-range of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and hiking. Crane Prairie Reservoir is a prime location for boating and fishing. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages populations of rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout and largemouth bass. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are permitted on Crane Prairie; however, a 10 MPH speed limit is enforced. Cow Meadow Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, water and electric hookups are not available. This is no water at this facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$21/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi west of Three Rivers, OR · 43.81316, -121.77652
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Meadow Camp | ATV road | at camp | 1.1 mi |
| FR 4000972 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Benchmark Butte | Horse | 1.4 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Winopee Tie | Horse | 1.5 mi | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Crane Prairie Campground 1.4 mi
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 1.4 mi
- Elk Lake Campground 1.5 mi
- Primitive Campsite 2.3 mi
- Cultus Lake Campground 3.3 mi
- Quinn River Campground 3.5 mi