Crooked Wild and Scenic River, downstream from the Post Pile Campground
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View of Chimney Rock from Post Pile Campground
Fly-fishing near the Post Pile Campground, Crooked Wild and Scenic River

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About Post Pile Campground

With views of nearby Chimney Rock, this campground offers year-round camping and Crooked River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include seven campsites with excellent access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River.Know Before You Go:Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted.Potable water is available year-round at the nearby Chimney Rock Campground, 1.3 mi north on State Highway 27.Cell phone service is not available in the campground.Watch for bicyclists: the section of State Highway 27 between Prineville and Bowman Dam is designated as the Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway.Point of Interest:The campground takes its name from nearby rock outcrops composed of basaltic lava. As these formations cooled, a multi-sided joint pattern formed which seemingly resulted in the appearance of a pile of posts stacked vertically. The geologic phenomena is known as columnar basalt.

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Gina Putzolu

Gina Putzolu

June 25, 2022 Google Maps

Went fishing here, didn’t catch anything but it was still nice.
I never went in the bathroom, but according to a friend who was there with me, there were cicada wings on the ground. (I just thought that was interesting

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Chris Riehl

Chris Riehl

September 5, 2020 Google Maps

This is a beautiful serene place. There is no drinking water here, but you can get that from Chimney Rock campground a short drive away

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Sodapop

Sodapop

July 20, 2020 Google Maps

Beautiful views. Easy access to river. Loved it!

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Pubs Place

Pubs Place

April 9, 2019 Google Maps

This is a Great campground your close to the water and it’s small but lots of room for each site, From what I can tell and how it’s layout is it seems it’s meanly for tents and small RVs/trailers. There are many and I mean many campgrounds along this Road there’s a spot for everyone! :)

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Virginia Rose Carter

Virginia Rose Carter

January 19, 2019 Google Maps

Beautiful, clean, quiet& peaceful. Many campgrounds along this windy valley road. We're in a 33 ft motorhome and no problems manuevering or finding an empty site. There are restrooms however bring anything you need, this area is completely unattended during the shutdown, cell service and network availability is extremely spotty. For camp fire though youre in the woods, county does patrol occasionaly and even picking up wood thats down is prohibited. Fly fishing maybe get you something other than snags and lost lures but as i dont fly fish, thats all ive received. Roads are NOT MAINTAINED at this time and are extremely dangerous when freezing, also watch for rocks that slide onto road abd occasional deer. The campsites are all close to the road as it runs parallel with the river. This site is 18 mi from Prineville, and thats the closest store of any kind. Due to the corners its a good half hour or better drive in the current conditions, and my right foot is lead if thats any indication.

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Location & Directions for Post Pile Campground

Prineville District Office, 3050 Ne 3rd Street, Prineville, OR 97754 United States

Elevation: 930 ft

Nearest town

Prineville, OR - 18 mi

About 24 min to downtown

Highway access

Post Pile Campground is accessible via Crooked River Highway, which connects to US Highway 26 approximately 20 miles to the southeast.

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