Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (62 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rock Creek Campground is located on the western shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Highway. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-creek-campground-deschutes-national-forest-or to be notified when sites open up.
Rock Creek Campground offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities on Crane Prairie Reservoir with a quality boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained facilities, clean vault toilets, and beautiful lakeside setting.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Elk, and American Black Bear present in area. Osprey and Western Tanager also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites. Water pumps located throughout campground for filling — bring containers. Each loop has vault toilets, dumpsters, and sink water drains for convenient RV waste management. Dogs allowed on leashes. Short hiking trail and dock access available on-site.
Skip Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally.. You prefer developed facilities — vault toilets and no hookups indicate rustic setup..
Best time to visit Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Quinn River Campground (BEND, OR), Little Cultus Campground (BEND, OR), Sheep Bridge (BEND, OR), Crane Prairie Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Cell signal at Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (BEND, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Rock Creek Campground is located on the western shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir along the Cascade Lakes Highway. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites.
Water pumps located throughout campground for filling
bring containers.
Each loop has vault toilets, dumpsters, and sink water drains for convenient RV waste management.
Dogs allowed on leashes.
Short hiking trail and dock access available on-site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, travel about 50 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46). Campground is on left-hand side of Cascade Lakes Highway.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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