Established Camping
Poison Butte Campground
Poison Butte Campground is located near the Crooked Wild and Scenic River in Oregon. The terrain consists of rugged landscapes with river views. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Prineville Reservoir State Park and the Ochoco National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Crooked Wild and Scenic River
This cozy and compact campground offers year-round camping and Crooked Wild and Scenic River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include 5 campsites, day-use parking with 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 during the warmer spring and summer months at the nearby Big Bend Campground, 0.9 miles south 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:
Hike the short riverside trail to the single, old growth Ponderosa pine tree, a relative rarity in the Crooked River canyon. 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
Poison Butte Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 18.3 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
44.120494 N
120.798678 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
