Within BLM Land — Prineville Deschutes Field Office, Cobble Rock Campground sits along the Crooked River offering direct water access and a first-come, first-served camping experience. This Bureau of Land Management facility operates off-grid with no potable water, electricity, or cell service, though it provides pit toilets, trash pickup, and fire rings at each site.
The campground features nine sites with varying layouts and river proximity. Sites 1, 2, 8, and 9 are walk-in only, with site 2 providing the most privacy among these options. Sites 3 through 7 sit directly on the river, while remaining sites offer river views from slightly elevated positions. Site 4 serves as the only pull-through option for larger RVs. A game trail runs alongside the water, and several spots include direct trails down to fishing areas.
Summer months see higher occupancy, though fall and winter typically offer more availability. Martha J. notes that sites "3-9 are on river, the rest are off the river itself but have a river view." The gravel access road generates some dust but remains manageable for most vehicles. Rangers patrol the area every few days, checking on multiple campgrounds in this Lower Crooked River corridor.
For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore places to camp around Prineville. Arrive early during peak season to secure preferred riverside spots, and bring all necessary water for your stay.
Description
This sprawling 4.4-acre campground offers year-round camping and Crooked Wild and Scenic River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include fourteen campsites, some with riverside shading beneath large Ponderosa pine trees.
Know Before You Go:
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted. Potable water is available year-round at the nearby Chimney Rock Campground, one mile north on State HIghway 27. Cell phone service is not available in the campground. Watch for bicyclists: the section of State Highway 27 between Prineville and Bowman Dam is designated as the Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway.
Point of Interest:
Situated on a bench above the Chimney Rock section of the Crooked River, Cobble Rock Campground is a popular basecamp for fly fishing enthusiasts. ADA Access: No accessible facilities.
Fee Info
$8 per night; $2 per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded) with a maximum of two vehicles allowed per site.
Reservation Info
None
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Location
Public CampgroundCobble Rock Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 17.1 miles south on State Highway 27; the campground will be on your right.
Address
Prineville District Office
3050 NE 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Coordinates
44.128203 N
120.809837 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 41 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 57 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 59 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 59 min from Eugene, OR
