Within Deschutes National Forest, Rock Creek operates as a US Forest Service campground that combines lake access with developed amenities. The facility sits alongside a lake with views across the water, plus a boat launch for direct access. Campers find dish disposal stations, drinking water, restrooms, and a fish cleaning station, with sites priced at $18 per night as of recent visits.
A camp host stays near the entrance, and the day-use area draws fishing activity that can create busier conditions during peak times. The campground sign appears across the road from the actual entrance, though visitors report easy navigation once spotted. For pet owners exploring the region, pet-friendly camping spots near Deschutes National Forest include this location among the options. Reservations help secure spots during popular periods.
Description
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.
Facilities
Located just off the Cascade Lakes Highway, Rock Creek Campground is spread out along the western shores of Crane Prairie Reservoir. Almost all the sites are large and isolated from the other sites, and many are located right on the shore of the lake. This facility has a boat ramp offering access to Crane Prairie Reservoir. Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRock Creek is located in Oregon
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
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/17/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/17/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/17/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
- 46 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 33 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 8 min from Corvallis, OR










