Crane Prairie Campground

Photo · Vista Recreation

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

132Sites

90 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

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The sites · 132

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BLUE	076	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	077	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	078	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
BLUE	079	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	080	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	081	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	082	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	083	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	084	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	085	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	086	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	087	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	088	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	089	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	090	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	091	standard nonelectric	—	—
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BLUE	093	standard nonelectric	—	—
BLUE	094	standard nonelectric	—	—
BLUE	095	standard nonelectric	—	—
BLUE	096	standard nonelectric	—	—
BLUE	097	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	098	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BLUE	099	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	100	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	101	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
BLUE	102	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	103	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
BLUE	104	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	105	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	106	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	107	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
BLUE	108	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	109	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	110	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	111	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	112	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	113	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	114	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	115	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	116	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	117	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	118	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	119	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	120	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	121	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	122	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	123	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	124	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	125	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	126	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	127	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	128	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	129	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	130	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	131	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	132	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
BLUE	133	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	134	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
BLUE	135	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

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

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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