Princess Creek Campground
Located next to Odell Lake, Princess Creek Campground is in the midst of sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks that provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.
Princess Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. This campground offers a boat ramp with access to Odell Lake.
Need to Know
- This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
Natural Features
This area offers a beautiful mix of Oregon forest types with Douglas fir, white fir, hemlock and a few ponderosa pines towering over a variety of springtime flowers. Huckleberry is common in the underbrush of the campground. Wildlife found in the area include deer, elk, pine martens, ravens, native fish and an occasional black bear.
Diamond Peak stands as a sentinel over Odell Lake as one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest and the most prominent peak in the nearby Diamond Peak Wilderness. At an elevation of 8,744 feet, this shield volcano formed as the entire Cascades mountain range was undergoing volcanic activity and uplift.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.
Visitors can enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. It is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
A nearby resort on Odell Lake offers lodging and a general store with camping supplies, coffee, snacks and fishing licenses.
Recreation
Odell Lake also offers beautiful campsites tucked away in thick forests and some excellent opportunities for water recreation as boating, fishing and wind surfing are all popular. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds as the lake can get rough. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on this body of water.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 208 CRESCENT OR 97733
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-323-1746
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 9.1 miles northwest on Highway 58.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032 Multi, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
