Can you reserve a site at Crane Prairie Campground?

Yes, Crane Prairie Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Crane Prairie Campground have?

132 sites in total, of which 130 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Crane Prairie Campground?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Crane Prairie Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crane Prairie Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Crane Prairie Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Crane Prairie Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Crane Prairie Campground

Campground · Oregon · 130 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

130
Bookable sites: 90 ft
Max rig length: up to 90
People per site: 4
Accessible sites: 4,458 ft
Elevation

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
130 bookable sites
132 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 90 people per site
Loops: BLUE, GREN, ORAN, RED1, RED2, REDA, YELL

Site types

129 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

132 campsites at Crane Prairie Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
076	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
077	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
078	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
079	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
080	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
081	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
082	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
083	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
084	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
085	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
086	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
087	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
088	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
089	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
090	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
091	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
092	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
093	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
094	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
095	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
096	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
097	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
098	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
099	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
100	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
101	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
102	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
103	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
104	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
105	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
106	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
107	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	♿ 🐾
108	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
109	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
110	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
111	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
112	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
113	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
114	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
115	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
116	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
117	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
118	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
119	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
120	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
121	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
122	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
123	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
124	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
125	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
126	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
127	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
128	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
129	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
130	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
131	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
132	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	♿ 🐾
133	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
134	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
135	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
136	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
137	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
138	BLUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
139	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
140	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
141	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
142	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
143	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
144	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
145	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
146	GREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
016 HOST	ORAN	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
017 HOST	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
018	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
019	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
020	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
021	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
022	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
023	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
024	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
025	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
026	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
027	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
028	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
029	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
030	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
031	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
032	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
033	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
034	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
035	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
036	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
037	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
038	ORAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
039	ORAN	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
068	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
069	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
070	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
071	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
072	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
073	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
074	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	7	🐾
075	RED1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
061	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
062	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
063	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
064	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
065	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
066	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
067	RED2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	6	🐾
040	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
041	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
042	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
043	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
044	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
045	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
046	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
047	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
048	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
049	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	90 ft	6	🐾
050	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	6	♿ 🐾
051	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
052	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
053	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
054	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6	🐾
055	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6	🐾
056	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
057	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
058	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
059	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
060	REDA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
GROUP	YELL	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	90	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

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.

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.

43.79639, -121.76083 · 43°47'47.0"N 121°45'39.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	43	48	54	63	71	83	82	75	62	46	38
Low °F	21	22	26	30	36	42	47	46	38	31	26	21
Precip in	3.0	2.0	1.7	1.3	1.3	0.9	0.5	0.6	0.6	1.4	2.6	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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

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Common questions about Crane Prairie Campground

Can you reserve a site at Crane Prairie Campground?: Yes, Crane Prairie Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Crane Prairie Campground have?: 132 sites in total, of which 130 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Crane Prairie Campground?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Crane Prairie Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Crane Prairie Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Crane Prairie Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Crane Prairie Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Crane Prairie Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crane Prairie Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $27/night
Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night
Group Site Rate: $378/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Day Use: $5/vehicle/day at Crane Prairie Boating Site

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 90 feet.
The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Crane Prairie Campground

Cow Meadow Campground 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Quinn River Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Twin Lake Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Bridge 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cultus Lake Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Cultus Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
Sheep Bridge Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
Little Cultus Lake 5.4 mi · Facility

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Phone 541-323-1746
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.

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