Crooked River
The Crooked River experience is one of rugged, dramatic canyons, enthusiastic fish, Wild and Scenic tracts, bald eagles and kingfishers, and cool, spring-fed headwaters. The river maintains a wild feeling, even in the most popular sections. Well-known locally for dependable fishing and routine rattlesnake sightings, this comparatively small river pro duces and supports excellent populations of trout and whitefish. In 1984, the Crooked River yielded the runner-up state record inland redband trout of 4 pounds, 9 ounces.
This site is ADA accessible.
Getting There
Elevation
3240
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon:
At the junction of US Hwy 26 and State Hwy. 27 (Main St.), go south on State Hwy. 27 for 6.8 miles to extreme narrowing of the canyon and start of viewing route.
Continue southeast on State Hwy. 27 for 6.6 miles to Castle Rock Campground, for another 3.1 miles to Chimney Rock Campground, and for another 3.1 miles to Bowman Dam at Prineville Reservoir outlet.
Total Distance: 30 miles. Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
