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McKay Crossing Campground

McKay Crossing Campground is located along Paulina Creek.

Find a map of this campground here.

Current Conditions
The water system at this location has failed and there will be no water service at this site for the 2025 season. We apologize for the inconvenience.

General Information

Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025. This campground will become First Come, First Serve (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting October 1, until closing date.

Maximum site spur length is 26 feet.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $19 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

  • Single Campsite Rate: $19/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
  • NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: -  A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.71650833

Longitude: -121.3775222

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 3.2 miles east on Paulina Lake Road (County Road 21), and then 2.7 miles east on Forest Road 2120. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 1st, 2025