McKay Crossing Campground

Area Status: Closed
McKay Crossing Campsite

McKay Crossing Campground is located along Paulina Creek.

Find a map of this campground here.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: 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.
Reservations: Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). 
Fees:
  • 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.
Open Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Maximum site spur length is 26 feet.
Closest Towns: Sunriver / La Pine
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Vista Recreation
Information Center: Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5300

General Information

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. 


Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 16 single site(s)
No. of Accessible sites None

Day Hiking

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
43.7157

  Longitude : 
-121.3774

  Elevation : 
4750