This is a large campground with multiple camping loops on the east shore of the Crane Prairie Reservoir and offers outstanding fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Crane Prairie campsites are right on the water or within a minute or two walk. Crane Prairie Reservoir is managed in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Find a map of this campground here.
There is a boat launch area within this campground.
2021 Season - At this time the majority of sites in the red, orange, and yellow loops at Crane Prairie Campground will open May 28, 2021. The blue and green loops, which have a heavy concentration of thatching ants, are closed through June 10, 2021 while staff continues mitigation efforts to minimize nest sites. The tent site peninsula will likely be closed throughout the summer due to the heavy concentration of ant nests. Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates.
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).
Maximum site spur length is 30 feet.
