Cow Meadow Campground
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- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago
Is Cow Meadow Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Cow Meadow Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
West Bend Area Trail Closures
Agency closure covering Deschutes National Forest · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
West Bend IRSC- Area, Road and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-03 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Cabin Butte Area Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-01 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Cave Resource Protection Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-02 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 18 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,453 ft
- Near BendBend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Deschutes National Forest
Cow Meadow Campground is situated where Snow Creek and the Deschutes River flow into the northeast part of Crane Prairie Reservoir. Located just off of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Cow Meadow Campground provides great access to a wide-range of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and hiking.
Local outfitters
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina21 mi away
- Scandia RV28 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Cow Meadow Campground
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 21°
13 wet
Feb
43° / 22°
11 wet
Mar
48° / 26°
12 wet
Apr
54° / 30°
10 wet
May
63° / 36°
9 wet
Jun
71° / 42°
6 wet
Jul
83° / 47°
3 wet
Aug
82° / 46°
3 wet
Sep
75° / 38°
4 wet
Oct
62° / 31°
8 wet
Nov
46° / 26°
11 wet
Dec
38° / 21°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wickiup Dam, OR, 10.1 mi away at 4,358 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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18 sites for tent and RV camping
