Rock Creek Campground operates seasonally from April through September at $25-52 per night, with reservations available through the US Forest Service. The access road presents rough conditions that require careful navigation, though sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Located within Deschutes National Forest, the campground provides drinking water, restrooms, and allows campfires and pets.
Sites offer lake views and access to fishing opportunities, with a boat launch and fish cleaning station on-site. A day-use area brings additional visitors during peak fishing times. The campground host stays near the entrance, and signage appears across the road from the actual campground entrance. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Deschutes National Forest.
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 3/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/21/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/21/26
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










