Cow Meadow Campground

Area Status: Open

This campground features a large grassy meadow with mostly lodgepole pine trees providing shade. It is right on the river, but close to Crane Prairie Reservoir. The campground is situated where Snow Creek and the Deschutes River flow into the Crane Prairie Reservoir. This area offers outstanding fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Crane Prairie Reservoir is managed in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation.

Find a map of this campground here.

The primitive boat launch is only large enough for small boats.

10 MPH speed limit is enforced for boating on Crane Prairie.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on September 15, 2024, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 14, 2024.
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).
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	Single Campsite Rate: $17/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 3, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Maximum site spur length is 30 feet.
Closest Towns:	Bend / 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 about 45 miles south on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), 0.5 mile east on Forest Road 40, then 2 miles south on Forest Road 4000-790.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	18 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777).
No. of Accessible sites	None