Cove Palisades State Park

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7300 JORDAN RD, CULVER OR 97734
CULVER, OR 97734

Located in the heart of Central Oregon and encompassing the Deschutes and Crooked River Canyons, The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping, watersports, and hiking. The Cove Palisades State Park offers two campgrounds amidst a scenic high desert canyon reservoir.
The A, B and C Loop campground is open mid-May through mid-September. The E loop campground is open mid-February through October.

MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS
Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name.

All vehicles must display valid OPRD pass or permit that covers parking fees. Daily permits available for purchase on site. You can also purchase a 12 month pass, a 24 month pass or provide a current camping receipt.

  • 91 electrical (30/50 amp) sites with water (E loop)
  • 87 full hook-up (30/50 amp) sites (A and C loops)
  • 93 tent sites with water nearby (B loop)
  • 21 reservable boat moorages
  • 3 group tent sites
  • 3 deluxe cabins (1 pet friendly)
  • 3 day use areas
  • 2-lane RV dump station (E loop)
  • Marine pump-out station (closed in winter)
  • Full service marina, general store, and cafe (closed in winter)
  • Six campsites are accessible to campers with disabilities.
  • The A, B and C Loops Campground is open mid-May through mid-September.
  • The E Loop Campground will be closed for the season November through February.

Camp site features

Across 299 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 184 of 299 sites
  • Water hookups: 181 of 299 sites
  • Sewer hookups: 93 of 299 sites
  • Fire pit: 269 of 299 sites
  • Picnic table: 270 of 299 sites
  • Pets allowed: 274 of 299 sites
  • ADA accessible: 6 of 299 sites
  • Group sites: 3 of 299 sites
  • Longest RV: 52 ft
  • Largest party: 25 people
  • Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Park is open for day-use and lake access year round. Overnight campers must have valid camping pass clearly displayed in vehicle. Daily parking permits can be purchased at the park. Camping Seasons Crooked River campground (E-loop):partial loop open in the winter, whole loop open March through October, campground is 1 mile from the lake. Deschutes campground (A, B, C-loops) and moorage slips: open mid-May through mid-September, campground is half mile from lake. This park will charge a $10 Dump Station Fee starting March 30, 2026. For more information, please visit our FAQ page. Extra Vehicles: Each campsite fee includes parking for one vehicle. Campers may have a total of two vehicles per site; extra vehicle is $10 per night. Only 1 RV permitted per site. Alternative parking available only for 2nd vehicles that do not fit on parking pad. Additional vehicles will not be allowed in the park overnight. For general information about extra vehicles, visit the Oregon State Parks website. Pets must be physically restrained, meaning you must be holding them, holding onto their collar, or have them on a leash no longer than six feet. Pet Information: Pawsitive Oregon Blue-green algae blooms may occur at this park Most common between April and September, however can occur any time Please check Oregon Health Authority Recreation Advisory’s website for current advisories and important safety information. Standard fees, cancellation and change policies still apply; no fee adjustments will be given due to the presence of an algae bloom. Cabins are available for reservations now at: https://covepalisadesresort.com/ or by calling 541-546-9999. Prior to booking a site, please read: Changing a Reservation Canceling a Reservation

Directions

The Cove Palisades State Park is located in Culver, approximately 132 miles and 3 hours from the Willamette Valley. Note: The E Loop Campground is the first road to the left after passing the park entrance sign. Loops A, B, C, Boat Moorages and the Group Camp are located 5 miles from the park entrance through the canyon, across the Crooked River Bridge. From Portland: Take US26 E through Mt. Hood National Forest to Madras. Upon entering Madras, stay in the right lane then turn right on SE 'D' St (Hwy 361). Stay on Hwy 361 until entering Culver then follow park signs. Turn right on C St. Turn right on Feather Rd. Turn left on Fisch Rd which turns into Frasier Rd. Turn left onto Jordan Rd which will bring you into the park. From Salem: Take OR-22 E/Santiam Hwy SE for approximately 80 miles then slight left onto US-20 E/OR-126 E. On the east side of Sisters, turn left onto OR-126 E to Redmond. OR-126 E becomes SW Highland Road in Redmond. From Redmond, use left 2 lanes to turn left onto north US-97. Go approximately 17 miles then turn left onto OR-361 S/SW for 3 miles to Culver then follow park signs. Turn left on C St. Turn right on Feather Rd. Turn left on Fisch Rd which turns into Frasier Rd. Turn left onto Jordan Rd which will bring you to the park.

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Check in from 4 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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