Post Pile (OR) Campground Oregon

Crooked River Highway
Prineville, Oregon 97754
541 416-6700

Lat / Long:

44.12879, -120.80068

Post Pile Campground is open year-round and has 7 spacious campsites next to the Lower Crooked River. All campsites are first-come first-serve and have great views of the river and nearby Chimney Rock.

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.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spur (ranging from 25 to 70 feet), table, fire ring and grill.  Campground amenities include a vault toilet and trash collection. Potable water is available year-round at the nearby Chimney Rock Campground, 1.3 miles north on State Highway 27.  Cell service is not available in the area.

Post Pile Campground is one of several BLM campgrounds along the Crooked Wild and Scenic River. You might also like Stillwater, Lone Pine, Palisades, Chimney Rock, Big Bend, Cobble Rock, Poison Butte or Castle Rock campgrounds.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The Prineville Reservoir is also nearby and is a popular area for boating, water sports and fishing.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

2, 4, 7

Regions

• BLM Campground
• High Desert
• Northwest
• River

Campsite Types

• Camper Van
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Tubing
• Wildlife Viewing