Post Pile Campground

Post Pile Campground is one of the several BLM campgrounds located along this stretch of the Crooked River. It is the third closest to Bowman Dam and Prineville Reservoir. The Wild and Scenic Crooked River is a main attraction here and runs right beside the campground. The Crooked is a fly fisherman’s paradise and you’ll certainly see a handful of fishermen wading in the river on any given day as you drive up the canyon. This stretch of the Crooked River is also a great place to watch for wildlife including big game and birds such as eagles.

Post Pile Campground is a bare bones campground that offers 7 campsites along the river. A picnic table and fire ring are found at each campsite. There is also a vault toilet located within the campground, but no drinking water (be sure to bring your own). One downside to this campground is that the main road runs very near some of the campsites (although traffic is usually light). The campground is open year round and all campsites are first come, first served with no reservations possible. As of September 2021 the nightly rate is $8.