Stillwater Campground
Campground · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Prineville Deschutes Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 3,004 ft
- Elevation
Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the recreation site.
Know Before You Go
- Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis; no potable water is available.
- Cell phone service is not available in the campground.
- When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles.
- Watch for bicyclists: the section of road between Prineville and Bowman Dam is a state scenic bikeway
Point of Interest
The Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked River is characterized by a mostly steady gradient in the wild and scenic segment. Stillwater Campground is situated along one of the quiet locations of flatwater alluding to its name.
Getting there
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 13.9 miles south on State Highway 27; the campground will be on your right.
44.14494, -120.82925 · 44°8'41.8"N 120°49'45.3"W
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, 10.8 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
$8 per night; $2 per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded) with a maximum of two vehicles allowed per site.
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.
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Common questions about Stillwater Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Stillwater Campground?
- No. Stillwater Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Stillwater Campground?
- 14 Days
Camping near Stillwater Campground
- Greenwood Day-Use Area 0.8 mi · Facility
- Castle Rock Campground 0.9 mi · Campground
- Palisades Campground 1 mi · Facility
- Lone Pine Campground 1 mi · Facility
- Chimney Rock Campground 1 mi · Campground
- Chimney Rock Trail 1.1 mi · Facility
- Upper Lone Pine Day-Use Area 1.2 mi · Facility
- Cobble Rock Campground 1.5 mi · Facility
- Post Pile Campground 1.8 mi · Facility
- Poison Butte Campground 2.3 mi · Facility
- Big Bend Campground (Crooked River) 2.8 mi · Facility
- Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area 4.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-416-6700
- Email BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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