The Cove Palisades State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Cove Palisades State Park is located on Lake Billy Chinook, which is a reservoir formed by the damming of the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius rivers in central Oregon. This destination is ideal for those interested in fishing and hiking opportunities in the high desert. With amazing views of the river canyons, the park makes a great day trip for anyone passing through nearby Culver or Madras. Besides enjoying all the boating, hiking, and paddling adventures inside the park, you can also hike around the snow-covered Cascade Mountains and participate in various water activities on the surrounding rivers.
Spring 27-65 F
Summer 27-65 F
Fall 28-74 F
Winter 23-45 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in The Cove Palisades State Park
The Cove Palisades State Park is ideally located in the central part of Oregon; from here, you can easily travel up and down the West Coast and reach the states of Washington to the north and California to the south or head east to Idaho and Nevada. When you drive in either your own motorhome or an RV rental from RVshare, you will have many choices as to where to stay. There are dozens of campgrounds located in this area of high deserts, mountain ranges, and forests.
Crown Villa RV Resort
Crown Villa RV Resort is chock-full of amenities to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The park is close to the river, and the park itself is attractive and shady. You will love the steam rooms and the nice hot tub, and there are plenty of outside activities, such as horseshoes, and inside games, like pool. The town of Bend is nearby for dining and shopping.
• Number of sites: 110 pull-through and back-in sites
• Rates: Call for rates
• Type of hookup: Full hookups, 10 partial hookup gravel sites
• Electrical Amps: 30 and 50
• Pool/hot tub: Custom hot tub
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Showers: Yes
• Additional amenities: Rec room, dog park, pickleball and tennis courts, business center, steam rooms, and propane
Bend/Sisters Garden
Your family will love staying at Bend/Sisters Garden, which features many fun amenities, like a large pool, a hot tub, and a playground. The park is nestled in the shadow of the Three Sisters mountains and is between the towns of Bend and Sisters. There are nature trails in the park, and some fun nearby activities include rock climbing, hiking, and fishing.
• Number of sites: 105 pull-through and back-in sites
• Rates: $40/$239/$675
• Type of hookup: Full hookups, 10 partial hookup gravel sites
• Electrical Amps: 30 and 50
• Pool/hot tub: Both
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Showers: Yes
• Additional amenities: Rec room, camp store, propane, dog run, and BBQ rental area
Crooked River Ranch RV Park
This RV park is located inside the large resort of Crooked River Ranch. Crooked River Ranch RV Park is just a short distance from a golf course, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. The park is quiet and peaceful, and you may see wildlife like rabbits, eagles, quail, hawks, and more. There is a trail to a viewing platform that overlooks the Crooked River and the gorge, and there is a walking trail around the RV park.
• Number of sites: 90 pull-through and back-in sites
• Rates: $37/73
• Type of hookup: Full hookups
• Electrical Amps: 30 and 50
• Pool/hot tub: Pool
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Pets are allowed on request
• Showers: Pay showers
• Additional amenities: Proximity to the resort, convenience store, playground
What to Do at
The Cove Palisades State Park
Inside The Cove Palisades State Park
Lake Billy Chinook is a large man-made reservoir that's a popular destination for water-based activities. The Crooked River Water Trail offers six miles of paddling on the Crooked River section of the lake, and more experienced paddlers will also enjoy the two-mile section of the river south of the bridge. You can rent various types of watercraft at the marina. If you prefer some adventures on dry land, there are several hiking trails of varying difficulty in this state park.
How to Get to
The Cove Palisades State Park
The Cove Palisades State Park is located in Culver, Oregon.
From Portland, you will take US-26 E through Mt. Hood National Forest to Madras. Turn right on Highway 361 into Culver. Turn right on C Street, and then, turn right on Feather Rd. Turn left on Fisch Rd, which turns into Frasier Rd. Turn left on Jordan Rd.
From Salem, take OR-22 E for 80 miles and then turn left on US-20 E. Turn left on OR-126 E. Turn left on US-97. Turn left on OR-361 and continue into Culver. Turn right on C Street, and then, turn right on Feather Rd. Turn left on Fisch Rd, which turns into Frasier Rd. Turn left on Jordan Rd.
Entering The Cove Palisades State Park
The Cove Palisades State Park is open all year to visitors.
The Cove Palisades State Park Daily Use Fee : $5.0
The Cove Palisades State Park 12-month Pass : $30.0
The Cove Palisades State Park 24-month Pass : $50.0
The Cove Palisades State Park Boat Moorage : $10.0
The Cove Palisades State Park RV Electrical : $33.0
The Cove Palisades State Park RV Full Hookup : $35.0
Central Oregon is an area that has many diverse natural features, and it is also a place where you can find any number of urban amenities. The Cascade Mountain Range and the Deschutes, Fall, and Crooked rivers offer a multitude of water-based activities, and there are hiking and biking opportunities galore. As you travel through Oregon, you will undoubtedly take pictures to commemorate your trip. You can share these photographs with fellow RVers on RVshare by emailing them to [email protected]. Don't forget to tag RVshare when you post your pics on social media.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Cove Palisades State Park
Summer is the most popular time to visit The Cove Palisades State Park because the temperatures are pleasant enough for boaters to enjoy the 72 miles of shoreline and hikers to get out on the trails.
When visiting Cove Palisades State Park, be prepared for dry conditions because the park is located in Oregon's high desert climate. Unlike other parts of the state, this area gets only about 15 inches of annual rainfall.
If you visit this Oregon state park, you may spot some of the following wildlife: coyotes, mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, red or gray foxes, black-tailed jackrabbits, cougars, and bobcats.
The Cove Palisades State Park has two campgrounds. These campgrounds feature back-in and pull-thru sites available for RVs of up to 50 feet during open camping seasons, May through October. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and electricity.
Your pets are welcome at this state park. The park even has an off-leash dog park for your furry friends. Just make sure to keep your dogs on leashes and not take them into public buildings.