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Crane Prairie Campground

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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As of October 2026, Crane Prairie Campground is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 108 campsites. Crane Prairie Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Crane Prairie Campground is located at 43.7964° N, 121.7608° W.

people allowed on 105 of 108 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 90

Crane Prairie Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum stay: 28 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Crane Prairie Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Crane Prairie Campground

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Standard 107
Group 1
Accessible 3

What an RV fits

24 ft6 sites
30 ft72 sites
35 ft10 sites
36 ft5 sites
40 ft10 sites
50 ft1 site
55 ft1 site
60 ft2 sites
90 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Crane Prairie Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
076	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
077	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
078	BLUE	Standard	6	40 ft	-
079	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
080	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
081	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
082	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
083	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
084	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
085	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
086	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
087	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
088	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
089	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
090	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
097	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
098	BLUE	Standard	6	35 ft	-
099	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
100	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
101	BLUE	Standard	6	24 ft	-
102	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
103	BLUE	Standard	6	40 ft	-
104	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
105	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
106	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
107	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	Accessible
108	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
109	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
110	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
111	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
112	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
113	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
114	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
115	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
116	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
117	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
118	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
119	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
120	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
121	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
123	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
124	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
125	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
126	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
127	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
128	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
129	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
130	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
131	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
133	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
134	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
135	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
136	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
137	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
138	BLUE	Standard	6	30 ft	-
139	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
140	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
141	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
142	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
143	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
144	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
145	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
146	GREN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
018	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
019	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
020	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
021	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
022	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
023	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
024	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
025	ORAN	Standard	8	30 ft	-
026	ORAN	Standard	8	30 ft	-
027	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
028	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
029	ORAN	Standard	6	36 ft	-
030	ORAN	Standard	6	40 ft	-
031	ORAN	Standard	6	60 ft	-
032	ORAN	Standard	6	40 ft	-
033	ORAN	Standard	6	40 ft	-
034	ORAN	Standard	6	30 ft	-
037	ORAN	Standard	6	35 ft	-
038	ORAN	Standard	6	40 ft	-
068	RED1	Standard	6	30 ft	-
070	RED1	Standard	6	30 ft	-
071	RED1	Standard	6	30 ft	-
073	RED1	Standard	6	30 ft	-
075	RED1	Standard	6	30 ft	-
061	RED2	Standard	6	36 ft	-
062	RED2	Standard	6	36 ft	-
065	RED2	Standard	6	36 ft	-
066	RED2	Standard	6	36 ft	-
040	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
041	REDA	Standard	6	40 ft	-
043	REDA	Standard	6	40 ft	-
044	REDA	Standard	6	35 ft	-
045	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
046	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
047	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
048	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
049	REDA	Standard	6	90 ft	-
050	REDA	Standard	6	55 ft	Accessible
051	REDA	Standard	6	40 ft	-
052	REDA	Standard	6	60 ft	-
055	REDA	Standard	6	50 ft	-
057	REDA	Standard	6	40 ft	-
058	REDA	Standard	6	30 ft	-
059	REDA	Standard	6	35 ft	-
GROUP	YELL	Group	90	30 ft	Accessible

About Crane Prairie Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Crane Prairie Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Crane Prairie Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

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

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest .

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

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Crane Prairie Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Crane Prairie Campground?

Crane Prairie Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 108 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Crane Prairie Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Crane Prairie Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Crane Prairie Campground have?

Crane Prairie Campground has 108 campsites.