A view of Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon, United States, looking generally north. Taken from the Tam-a-lau Trail on The Peninsula, with a view of The Island research natural area at center, and The Cove Palisades State Park facilities below. On the right is the Crooked River Arm of the lake, with the Deschutes River Arm on the left. Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Cove Palisades State Park

State Park · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Camping
4,403 acres

Park Overview 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 and water sports. Camping The park offers two seasonal campgrounds. Deschutes River Campground is located in the canyon down the road from two swimming and boating areas along the Lower Deschutes River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. High above the canyon near the park entrance is the Crooked River Campground. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com . Crooked River Campg

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Trail

Camping

Camping · Dump Station · Shower

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Cabins & lodging

Cabin · Lodging

Availability & booking: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site: stateparks.oregon.gov
Managed by: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Activities & features: Amphitheater · Boating · Fishing · Marina · Paddling · Pets Allowed · Picnic Area · Playground · Scenic Overlook · Swimming · Wildlife Viewing