Established Camping
Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground, near Prineville, Oregon, is a scenic retreat that offers a peaceful escape right by the Crooked River. With spacious sites that provide good spacing and easy access to the water, it’s a favorite for those looking to unwind in nature.
The campground features clean pit toilets and trash disposal, ensuring a tidy environment for all visitors. Campers have noted the stunning rock formations and the dramatic scenery that changes with the light, making it a perfect backdrop for fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in the views. One visitor shared, “Right on the river with beautiful canyons surrounding you,” highlighting the picturesque setting.
For those eager to explore, the nearby Chimney Rock hike offers a great adventure, and the area is known for its wildlife, including sightings of beavers and various birds. While amenities are limited—no drinking water or electric hookups—campers appreciate the tranquility and the chance to disconnect. As one reviewer put it, “Clean, hot, quiet. Bring your own water, shade, and a deck of cards.”
If you’re looking for a quiet riverside experience with plenty of natural beauty, Palisades Campground is definitely worth a visit.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
BLM Land — Prineville Deschutes Field Office
Unlike most of the other campgrounds along the Crooked River, this 14.5-acre campground is set back some from the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway, providing some isolation. Campground facilities include fourteen mostly broad, spacious campsites, vault toilets and an accessible fishing pier. All but one of the campsites are at river level and accessed by a single-lane road.
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 upriver Chimney Rock Campground, 0.8 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 site takes its name from nearby rock outcrops composed of basaltic lava which form the steep, formidable cliff faces across the river from the campground. ADA Access: Accessible fishing pier and trail.
Fee Info
$8 per night; $2 per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded) with a maximum of two vehicles allowed per site.
Location
Palisades Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 15.3 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
44.131359 N
120.823479 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
