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Prineville Reservoir State Park, Prineville, OR

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Prineville Reservoir State Park

High desert state park centered on a 3,000-acre reservoir in Central Oregon, known for camping, boating, fishing, and night-sky viewing.

Prineville, OR

About Prineville Reservoir State Park

This Central Oregon state park surrounds a long reservoir formed by Bowman Dam on the Crooked River. The water stretches roughly 15 miles and covers about 3,000 acres, with a shoreline of around 43 miles. Visitors can camp at the main campground or at the Jasper Point campground, use boat ramps and moorages, swim in a roped-off area, and fish for trout, bass, catfish, and crappie. The park holds an International Dark Sky Park certification, so stargazing is a major draw, and a nearby state scenic viewpoint offers panoramic views of forests and mountains.

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