State: Oregon
Open: Open from May 1 through Oct 15
Number of Sites: 146
Elevation: 4482
County: Deschutes
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
Crane Prairie campsites are right on the water or within a minute or two walk. The roads going through the campground are paved as are many of the site spurs. There are plenty of modern vault toilets and a pressurized water system. There is a fish cleaning station and boat launch. If you need a shower there is a public shower area at the resort next door along with a small grocery store that will help provide you with your emergency marshmallows. The sites are fairly isolated from one another and large enough to easily fit the whole family. Although we do have group and single reservable sites, reservations for single sites mostly will not be needed except on major holidays, because there are so many sites.
Fees: Per night, per site fee: Regular site: $16/first vehicle; $8/each additional vehicle. Multi-Site: $200. Day use: Recreation Pass Site – Vehicle Permit – $5.00 Day Pass or $30.00 Annual Pass or other valid Recreation Passes. (2011)
Restrictions: Maximum site spur length is 30 feet.
Usage: Light
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Directions: From Bend, travel about 27 miles south on Hwy 97, 11 miles west on County Road 43, 5.5 miles west on County Road 42, then 4 miles north on County Road 4270.
