About Crane Prairie Campground
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. 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. Crane Praire Campground offers many sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, though electric hookups are not available. Several campsites are…
- Fees: Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 15 mi west of Three Rivers, OR · 43.79639, -121.76083
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 4270470 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.6 mi |
| FR 4255255 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Benchmark Butte | Horse | 2.8 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Winopee Tie | Horse | 2.8 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: 15.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cow Meadow Campground 1.4 mi
- Elk Lake Campground 2.7 mi
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 2.8 mi
- Primitive Campsite 3.4 mi
- Quinn River Campground 3.8 mi
- Rock Creek Campground 4.3 mi