Dispersed Camping in Crook County, Oregon
Showing 90 locations in Crook County.
Antelope Reservoir Campground
Located in the quiet Ochoco National Forest, Antelope Reservoir Campground is a developed destination offering peaceful camping adjacent to the reservoir. Accessible via a graded gravel loop road, the campground accommodates various rig types and offers basic amenities like water. It is an ideal spot for anglers and those seeking a remote forest retreat, though it is subject to seasonal winter closures.
Aurora Campground NW
A primitive Bureau of Land Management campground offering basic campsites in a high-desert setting near Bear Creek Buttes.
Bandit Springs Rest Area
A convenient rest area and trailhead located within the Ochoco National Forest off Highway 26. The site features vault toilets and serves as a trailhead for hiking loops, offering a quiet paved and gravel area for self-contained vehicles to park overnight.
Biggs Spring Campground
A small, primitive Forest Service campground tucked away in the Ochoco National Forest. It offers scenic valley views, a natural running spring, picnic tables, and basic vault toilets with no fees.
Castle Rock Campground
A developed BLM campground offering six first-come, first-served campsites along the Crooked River. Located south of Prineville, it sits beneath the scenic Castle Rock formation along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. An ADA-accessible vault toilet is available, though there is no potable water on-site.
Chimney Rock Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the Crooked Wild and Scenic River, nestled among Western Juniper trees. The property features renovated campsites, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and a seasonal potable water hand pump. Located directly across the highway from the scenic Chimney Rock Trailhead, it is popular with hikers and fly-fishermen.
Christmas Valley Sand Dunes BLM Recreation Area
A vast, sandy dispersed camping area situated right at the access point to the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. The ground is generally firm, though vehicles should exercise caution when navigating sandy sections. The location features basic chemical toilets but is otherwise dry and primitive.
Corral Staging Area Campground
A simple and quiet BLM established campground offering multiple sites with standard fire rings and clean vault toilets. Situated just a short drive from Prineville, it provides easy access for travelers seeking a convenient and restful stopover with minimal noise.
Crook County RV Park
A developed county-managed RV park located near the Crook County Fairgrounds. It features paved, side-by-side RV spaces and full utility hookups, including clean restroom and shower facilities, laundry services, and onsite dump and water stations.
Crook County RV Park
A well-maintained, county-operated facility offering paved RV sites right on Saint Charles Way in Prineville. This location features paved parking pads, full hookups, and is situated directly adjacent to the local fairgrounds. It provides excellent big-rig access and is highly convenient to downtown services.
Double Cabin Campground
This quiet and primitive Forest Service campground offers a peaceful retreat tucked away in the ponderosa pines of the Ochoco National Forest.
Dry Horse Creek Campground
Dry Horse Creek Campground is a quiet, primitive US Forest Service campground located deep within the Ochoco National Forest.
Elkhorn Campground
Elkhorn Campground is a primitive developed US Forest Service campground located in the Ochoco National Forest along National Forest Development Road 1600-650. The site offers a quiet forest setting accessible to all vehicle types. A nearby dispersed pullout near the Agate parking turnoff provides additional space for a few large vehicles and tents, complete with an existing fire ring.
Forest Road 3360-100 Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Forest Road 3360-100 within Ochoco National Forest, offering pull-offs near Mill Creek and the Stein's Pillar trailhead. Campers will find quiet, forested sites, with the trailhead area featuring scenic views of the geologic pillar, picnic tables, and benches. The access road is paved for the majority of the way, turning into a washboard gravel road for the last two miles.
Forest Spur - Little Hay Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along a dirt forest spur road off Highway 26 near Little Hay Creek. The lower section near the creek provides flat, open meadows with easy access, while continuing further up the ridge reveals more secluded forest pockets and scenic overlooks of the surrounding woods.
Forest Spur - Ochoco National Forest
A quiet forest spur corridor located within the Ochoco National Forest, providing access to dispersed camping sites along an improved native-material dirt road.
Forest Spur - Ochoco National Forest
A quiet gravel forest spur offering dispersed camping options nested in the Ochoco National Forest, located near Stein's Pillar.
Forest Spur 2600-350 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along the forest spurs near Highway 26 in the Ochoco National Forest. These sites feature mixed pine woods, mountain meadow views, and basic fire rings. Access is via unpaved forest roads that can be rough or muddy depending on seasonal weather.
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A scenic forest spur road offering quiet dispersed camping areas within the Ochoco National Forest.
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A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road in the Ochoco National Forest.
Forest Spur Corridor
This forest road spur lies within the Ochoco National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on improved native-material roads.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Ochoco National Forest
A quiet dirt spur located deep within the Ochoco National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along native material tracks.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Howard Creek Road)
This forest corridor features numerous quiet, secluded dispersed campsites along Howard Creek Road in the Ochoco National Forest. Perfect for visitors looking to bike or hike the Lookout Mountain trails, the area provides easy paved access to native dirt forest spurs.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Ochoco)
A quiet forest spur located within the Ochoco National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road with native material surface.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This dirt spur within Ochoco National Forest offers quiet, secluded dispersed camping sites surrounded by ponderosa pine. Access is seasonally open from spring through late autumn along a native surface dirt road.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This quiet forest spur in the Ochoco National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along an improved native-material dirt road, suitable for most vehicle types during the dry season.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road in Ochoco National Forest, located near the Ochoco Divide area.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a Forest Service spur road within the Ochoco National Forest. The area is surrounded by peaceful pine forest and sits near several natural springs, offering a serene rustic setting with good space for various setups.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a Forest Service spur road in the Ochoco National Forest. The route offers peaceful wooded surroundings with several pull-offs suitable for self-contained campers.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native material Forest Service spur road within the Ochoco National Forest, ideal for travelers seeking a peaceful, wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic forest spur road in the Ochoco National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near Big Fir Spring. The road has an improved native material surface suitable for most vehicle types in dry weather.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along a native dirt forest road spur in the Ochoco National Forest. The area offers quiet sites surrounded by pine forest, suitable for dry-weather access.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This seasonal forest spur in the Ochoco National Forest offers quiet, shaded dispersed camping spots among the pines near Brennan Palisades.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located in the Ochoco National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping along an improved native material road.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road in the Ochoco National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping. It provides a peaceful setting for self-contained rigs during the open season.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along a forest spur road in Ochoco National Forest, located just a short distance from North Green Mountain Campground.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located in the Ochoco National Forest, this Forest Spur offers dispersed camping along an improved native-material dirt road. The area provides access to nearby natural landmarks like Hawthorne Spring, making it a quiet base for exploring the surrounding pine woods.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping area along a native material forest spur in the Ochoco National Forest, offering standard primitive sites surrounded by pine woods.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road within the Ochoco National Forest, providing remote dispersed camping opportunities along an improved native-material corridor.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This quiet forest spur in the Ochoco National Forest provides opportunities for dispersed camping among the pines. The road is gravel and native dirt, suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Spur
A quiet pine forest setting along a dirt spur road in the Deschutes National Forest. The native material road surface is generally suitable for all passenger vehicles.
Forest Spur
A dispersed camping corridor located along a native-surface forest spur road in the Deschutes National Forest, situated near Mahogany Butte.
Forest Spur
A quiet forested spur road within the Ochoco National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native gravel surfaces.
Forest Spur
Quiet dispersed camping options located along a Forest Service spur road in the Ochoco National Forest. The area features shaded pull-offs with fire rings amidst a peaceful pine forest, offering a tranquil retreat near Ochoco Spring. Road conditions deteriorate further along the spur, meaning earlier pull-offs represent the final viable sites for medium-sized setups before encountering severe rutting.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road offering dispersed camping spots in the Deschutes National Forest. Ideal for travelers seeking secluded sites amidst a classic high-desert pine environment.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along an improved native-surface dirt road in Ochoco National Forest. The area offers quiet, wooded dispersed camping opportunities with reasonable highway separation.
Harwood Restrooms
A paved day-use public restroom facility parking area located in Prineville.
Helispot Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping area is located along a dirt forest road in Ochoco National Forest, offering a spacious clearing originally designated as a helispot. It provides a quiet forest setting with easy access for most vehicle types.
Jasper Point Campground
A quiet state campground located at Prineville Reservoir State Park, featuring 28 first-come, first-served campsites with electricity and water hookups. The park offers lakeside views, a two-lane boat ramp, flush toilets, hot showers, and access to a hiking trail into the State Wildlife Area.
Lookout Mountain District, Ochoco National Forest
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Mahogany Butte Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Mahogany Butte Road within the Deschutes National Forest. The road is a native dirt surface winding through ponderosa pines, offering quiet and secluded spots close to Mahogany Butte.
Myer Spring Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping is permitted along this native material dirt road within the Ochoco National Forest near Myer Spring. The corridor offers quiet, forested sites suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
North Green Mountain Campground
A remote, primitive Bureau of Land Management campground located near Hash Rock in the scenic high desert forest of central Oregon.
Ochoco Divide Campground & Group Site
A convenient and easily accessible developed campground nestled in a ponderosa pine forest at the crest of the Ochoco Divide along Highway 26. The facility features standard campsites as well as a dedicated group site ideal for touring cyclists or small groups. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, trash disposal, picnic tables, and fire rings, with an on-site camp host present during the operating season.
Ochoco Forest Camp
Ochoco Forest Camp is nestled in the Ochoco Mountain range near Lookout Mountain. It features a historic picnic pavilion built in the rustic architectural style, several campsites, and a grassy meadow area where wild horses are occasionally seen. Highly popular for group gatherings and hikers accessing the Lookout Mountain Trail, the campground offers vault toilets and seasonal drinking water in a tranquil pine forest setting.
Ochoco Forest Road Spur
A secluded forest spur within the Ochoco National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface dirt road.
Ochoco Forest Road Spur
A gravel forest road spur in the Ochoco National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near Duncan Butte.
Ochoco Forest Road Spur
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Ochoco National Forest. It provides a peaceful, natural environment suitable for dispersed camping during the spring, summer, and autumn months.
Ochoco Forest Road Spur
A quiet dirt road corridor in the Ochoco National Forest, ideal for dispersed camping and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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This quiet forest spur in the Ochoco National Forest provides opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful pine setting.
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A dirt forest road offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities among the trees of the Ochoco National Forest.
Ochoco Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest spur road offering dispersed camping corridors within the scenic Ochoco National Forest. Located near Prineville, this route provides multiple pull-offs surrounded by pine trees, suitable for those looking for a peaceful nature retreat.
Ochoco Forest Spur Dispersed
This improved native dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Ochoco National Forest near Prineville. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting with easy access to nearby natural springs.
Ochoco Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest spur located in the Ochoco National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities. The road is composed of improved dirt and gravel, providing easy access to wooded sites near White Fir Spring and Rocky Butte.
Ochoco Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated in the Ochoco National Forest. Located along an improved native-material dirt spur, this area offers peaceful forested surroundings with quick access to nearby nature landmarks like Cougar Rock.
Ochoco Lake State Park Campground
A quiet lakeside campground along the Ochoco Reservoir offering scenic waterfront sites, clean restrooms, and hot showers. The park is managed by an on-site camp host and features a tight loop layout close to the water.
Ochoco National Forest - Forest Spur Corridor
Quiet, pine-forested dispersed camping options along Forest Spur roads in the Ochoco National Forest. These roads feature native dirt surfaces and offer peaceful boondocking spots close to Rarey Spring.
Ochoco National Forest - Forest Spur Corridor
Quiet dispersed camping corridors located along native dirt and gravel spurs within the Ochoco National Forest. These spurs offer secluded campsites tucked under pine canopies, providing excellent access to local trails and natural springs.
Ochoco National Forest - Forest Spur
This forest spur offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Ochoco National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road provides access to quiet spots suitable for various rig types during the dryer months.
Ochoco National Forest - Forest Spur
A gravel forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options in the Ochoco National Forest. Surrounded by typical pine woodland scenery, this area provides a quiet forest escape with convenient access to nearby points of interest like the Brennan Palisades.
Ochoco National Forest Road 2725-100 Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is situated along National Forest Development Road 2725-100 in the Ochoco National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings.
Ochoco National Forest Spur Roads
These quiet forest spurs in the Ochoco National Forest offer secluded, primitive dispersed camping nestled within a dense coniferous forest near natural springs. The access roads consist of gravel and native material that can become muddy when wet, but are generally passable for most standard vehicles during dry weather. Campers can expect an incredibly quiet and private wilderness experience with minimal passing traffic.
Ochoco Ranger Rental
A historic district ranger house constructed in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It offers a fully equipped cabin rental experience with modern comforts nestled in a beautiful pine forest, providing excellent access to the surrounding Ochoco National Forest trails and nearby Walton Lake.
Peters Creek Campground
This developed lakeside campground offers direct access to Prineville Reservoir, featuring paved parking pads and basic facilities in a scenic canyon setting.
Plot Butte Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Plot Butte Road within the National Forest. This dirt road offers several roadside pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles and campervans.
Prineville Reservoir State Park
A developed state park campground situated along the reservoir, featuring multiple paved loops, standard and hookup RV sites, cabins, and primitive options. Amenities include modern restrooms, hot showers, and direct boat access, though water levels can fluctuate significantly based on season.
Prineville Reservoir State Park
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Round Mountain Trailhead
Located deep in the Ochoco National Forest near Walton Lake, this trailhead parking area provides direct access to the Round Mountain Trail. The gravel access road is passable for standard passenger vehicles, and the surrounding ponderosa pine forest offers quiet surroundings suitable for dispersed camping.
Stein's Pillar Forest Spur
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on an improved native-material forest spur in Ochoco National Forest, offering convenient access to Stein's Pillar trailhead.
Stillwater Campground
Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites situated along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis, this scenic canyon destination is ideal for fishing and relaxing near the water. There is no drinking water available on site, so campers must bring their own supplies.
Tower Point Forest Roads
A quiet network of National Forest roads and spurs near Tower Point within Ochoco National Forest. These roads snake through a beautiful pine forest, offering numerous pullouts and small clearings suitable for dispersed camping in a serene setting.
Walton Lake Campground
An exceptionally scenic developed campground situated in the Ochoco National Forest, surrounding the tranquil waters of Walton Lake. The site is nestled among mature old-growth Ponderosa pines and features sweeping lake views, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and multiple hiking trails. Paved asphalt spurs accommodate a range of rigs, with the south loop recommended for larger trailers and RVs, while the north side is best suited for tents. Vault toilets and a solar-powered drinking water pump are available on-site.
Walton Snowpark Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options located along the dirt and gravel access roads leading to Walton Snowpark, offering a quiet forest setting near Walton Lake.
Watkins Butte Dispersed
This dispersed camping area along the dirt roads near Watkins Butte offers quiet, forested sites on Deschutes National Forest land. The native material roads are generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Whistler Spring Campground
Whistler Spring Campground is a quiet, rustic developed campground in Ochoco National Forest with trail access to nearby Whistler Point. It offers basic, shaded campsites nestled under the ponderosa pines, providing a peaceful forest retreat. The approach is via a graded dirt road that is accessible by standard vehicles in dry conditions.
White Rock Campground
A remote and primitive developed campground nestled in the Ochoco National Forest, offering quiet, forested camping. The site serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby Wildcat Mountain and White Rock Spring, with access via native dirt roads.
Wildcat Campground
A developed Forest Service campground situated along a scenic creek in Ochoco National Forest. The site features standard camping amenities and serves as a quiet basecamp with an adjacent trailhead.
Wiley Flat Campground
Wiley Flat Campground is a quiet, primitive developed Forest Service campground set in a scenic ponderosa pine forest.
Wiley Flat Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1600-400 offers multiple roadside pullouts in a tranquil pine forest setting. It provides an excellent off-grid alternative to the nearby developed campground with easy access for most rigs.
Wiskey Material Source Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located in the Ochoco National Forest near several natural springs. The site features an open dirt area with flat spots suitable for various rig sizes, surrounded by pine forest.