Trapper Creek Boat Launch

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,805 ft
Elevation

This beautiful boat launch is densely forested. Mosquitoes are oppressive in the early season and visitors are cautioned to come prepared with proper gear as well as repellent. There is limited trailer parking so come early to get a spot! There are two accessible picnic sites.

This site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout at Odell Lake.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Getting there

From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then turn right on Highway 58 and travel 10.5 miles to Road 5810, turn left and travel 1.7 miles to Trapper Creek campground.

43.58314, -122.04496 · 43°34'59.3"N 122°2'41.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.67.07.66.04.12.40.60.51.94.99.511.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Trapper Creek Boat Launch

Can you reserve a site at Trapper Creek Boat Launch?
No. Trapper Creek Boat Launch is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Trapper Creek Boat Launch

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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