Can you reserve a site at Big Bend Campground (Crooked River)?

No. Big Bend Campground (Crooked River) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Big Bend Campground (Crooked River), Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Located south of Prineville, Oregon, this campground offers year-round camping and Crooked Wild and Scenic River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Cooperatively managed in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, this campground's facilities include 13 campsites, one group use area and a day-use area with access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River.

Know Before You Go

Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted.
Potable water is available during the warmer spring and summer months.
Cell phone service is not available in the campground.
Watch for bicyclists: the section of State Highway 27 between Prineville and Bowman Dam is designated as the Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway.

Point of Interest

Looming 240 feet above the campground, the mighty Arthur R. Bowman Dam retains the waters of the 3,030-acre Prineville Reservoir, a popular spot for fishing and other water-based activities. At 1.6 miles away from Big Bend Campground, the boat ramp at Powderhouse Cove provides the nearest reservoir access.

Getting there

From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 19.2 miles south on State Highway 27; the campground will be on your right.

44.11304, -120.79359 · 44°6'46.9"N 120°47'36.9"W

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Official map for this area

Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	48	55	60	69	76	87	86	79	65	51	42
Low °F	25	26	29	33	40	45	49	48	42	34	29	24
Precip in	1.1	0.8	0.9	0.8	1.4	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.9	1.2	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

$8 per night; $2 per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded) with a maximum of two vehicles allowed per site. Group-use site is $16 per night.

Stay limit: 14 Days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Big Bend Campground (Crooked River)

Can you reserve a site at Big Bend Campground (Crooked River)?: No. Big Bend Campground (Crooked River) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Big Bend Campground (Crooked River)?: 14 Days

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-02.

Big Bend Campground (Crooked River)