Nov. 14, 2011 Note: The seasonal Deschutes campground is now closed (re-opening May 2012). The Crooked River campground is also closed for major water and sewer systems upgrades and campground improvements. Some campsites will re-open June 15 and the rest will be available July 1, 2012. The three cabins located about one mile from the main campround remain open.
The Cove Palisades State Park is a year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in our high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. The park is situated among towering cliffs that surround beautiful Lake Billy Chinook.
The park features myriad water recreational opportunities, a full-service campground, store, restaurant, marina and rental services. Not interested in camping? Deluxe lakeshore log cabins are available. Nature lovers will find nearly 10 miles of hiking trails that give access to areas rich in wildlife and splendid scenery.
The park is home to the popular Eagle Watch event. The 2012 Eagle Watch is Feb. 25-26.
Learn about the unusual and unique attributes of this premier recreational and natural resource area ... at water level!
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Vital stats
$5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
Crooked River Campground (year round): 91 electrical sites with water; three deluxe cabins nearby.
Deschutes Campground (May - mid Sept.): 82 full hookup sites; 92 tent sites with water nearby (max. site 60 feet); three group tent areas.
24 boat slips (20 are reservable).
For information only, call (541) 546-3412 or (800) 551-6949. To make boat slip reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
This park has a designated off-leash area for your pet. A leash no longer than 6 feet is required elsewhere in the park.
Views of Lake Billy Chinook, campgrounds and cabins, and day-use areas
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Full rate: $21 Electrical/Water hookup: $21 Tent site: $16 Deluxe cabin: $59 Extra vehicle: $5 Boat moorage: $10 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30 Group (tent): $54, 25 people maximum.
May 1 to September 30 Full rate: $26 Electrical/Water hookup: $26 Tent site: $20 Deluxe cabin: $80 Extra vehicle: $5 Boat moorage: $10 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30 Group (tent): $75, 25 people maxiumum
