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Established Camping

Rock Creek

Rock Creek is located near Bend, Oregon, within the Deschutes National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby creeks and rivers. Weather in this area typically sees highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Tumalo Falls, both accessible within an hour.

Description

National Forest

Deschutes National Forest

Overview

Rock Creek Campground is located on the western shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Highway.

Recreation

Crane Prairie Reservoir is known for fishing and boating opportunities. 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.

Natural Features

Crane Prairie Reservoir is a great spot for viewing a variety of wildlife. Sandhill cranes, bald eagles and osprey frequent the area. The adjacent forest is home to black-backed woodpecker, Williamson's sapsucker and mountain chickadee. On summer mornings or evenings, visitors may glimpse Rocky Mountain elk grazing the lakeside meadows. Deer, squirrel, beaver and an occasional black bear also find habitat in the surrounding forest.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Osprey Point is a unique interpretive area where visitors can observe osprey nesting platforms erected after natural snags toppled from age. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs 66-miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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Location

Rock Creek is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Bend, travel about 50 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46). Campground is on left-hand side of Cascade Lakes Highway.

Address

63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701

Coordinates

43.7680556 N
121.8341667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Drive Time


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Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Nice creek side camping.

And it's not too far from the ocean. Depending on when you go, it can fill up quickly. But still a pretty cool lil spot.

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  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Cam  C., July 5, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Nice and quiet

This campground is part of the other Rock Creek campground, just additional sites. It’s a bit quieter on this side since there isn’t day use parking. Also very close to the lake, I think I’d prefer this side of the grounds because it feels a little more private.

  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Alex P., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Alex P., August 18, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Nice little spot

Really Great Lake views. Dish water disposal stations, drinking water stations (which were unfortunately closed for covid as of August 2020), fish cleaning station, bathrooms, boat launch. It was $18 per night. Camp host is right near the start of the campsites. There is also a day use parking area at this campground which did make it a little busy because of fishing. Overall, nice campground. Note that the sign for Rock Creek is on the opposite side of the road from the camp ground, it’s easy to find though.

  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Alex P., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Alex P., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Rock Creek by Alex P., August 18, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Rock Creek?

    Camping at Rock Creek can cost between $25.00 and $52.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Rock Creek?

    Rock Creek allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Rock Creek?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Rock Creek, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Rock Creek?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Rock Creek?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Rock Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Rock Creek, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Rock Creek?

    There are 31 campsites at Rock Creek and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts