Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

Park-like Family Camping

Campground itself is close-quarters car camping, with lots of flat grassy spots in the center of the loop. Spots along the eastern side of the loop are more rugged and less flat, but have big trees for hammocks & boulders for climbing. They all have picnic tables & fire rings.

There's a playground and grassy park area in the middle of the loop, good for kids & lawn games. Four-legged friends will be happy to see a fully fenced dog area. Firewood is available, and there was a small ice cream stand too, but it wasn't open when we were there.

The canyon surrounding the campground and Lake Billy Chinook is stunningly beautiful, but the cliffs can't be seen from the campground. The lake is a only short hike or drive away.

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  • Review photo of Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by Rhiannon S., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by Rhiannon S., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by Rhiannon S., July 23, 2017