The Cove Palisades State Park in OR -- Camping
The Cove Palisades State Park in OR
CampgroundOR State Parks
4.0 mi from Culver
Setting
This park wraps the shore of Lake Billy Chinook, an artificial reservoir formed by Round Butte Dam across the Deschutes River in central Oregon near Culver and Madras. Two full-service campgrounds and rental cabins sit amid scenic canyon landscapes, with a marina offering watercraft rentals and supplies. The park features the Crooked River Petroglyph for historical interpretation and islands accessible by boat. Recreation includes fishing, hiking trails, boating on the lake, and occasional astronomy star parties for night-sky viewing.
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
- The Lake Billy Chinook shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–65°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 100 of 100.