Established Camping
Post Pile Campground
Post Pile Campground is located near the Crooked Wild and Scenic River, offering a landscape of riverbanks and rocky terrain. Temperatures in the area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Ochoco National Forest and Prineville Reservoir State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
With views of nearby Chimney Rock, this campground offers year-round camping and Crooked River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include seven campsites with excellent access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River.
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, 1.3 miles 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:
The campground takes its name from nearby rock outcrops composed of basaltic lava. As these formations cooled, a multi-sided joint pattern formed which seemingly resulted in the appearance of a pile of posts stacked vertically. The geologic phenomena is known as columnar basalt. 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.
Location
Post Pile Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 18 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
44.128743 N
120.801998 W
Detours Nearby
Barr Road North Staging Area
53 min away
Wildcat Campground & Day Use Area
57 min away
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
