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Crane Prairie Campground

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98% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Sep·132 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at Crane Prairie Campground

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 98% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 076

Best here

Ranked #1 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 111

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 027

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 104

Top pick

Ranked #4 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 079

Top pick

Ranked #5 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 113

Top pick

Ranked #6 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 078

Standout

Ranked #7 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site GROUP

Standout

Ranked #8 of 132

Group Standard · Sleeps 90 · Electric

Site 108

Standout

Ranked #9 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 057

Standout

Ranked #10 of 132

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

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.

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.

Nearby
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.