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Crane Prairie Resort offers a paved boat ramp with a shallow slope and ample parking for trailers, making it a convenient access point to Crane Prairie Reservoir. The facility includes boat docks and a fish cleaning station. A recreation pass is required for parking at this day-use area. The 4,940-acre reservoir features 24 miles of shoreline and maintains a 10 mph speed limit, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking calmer water and protected paddling conditions.
Located in the Cascade Mountains near Bend, this resort-based access point provides a good launching point for exploring the reservoir and accessing the nearby Deschutes River and Deschutes River Trail. The surrounding area has several campground options within 10 miles if you're planning an overnight trip. The reservoir is managed for rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, and largemouth bass, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers.
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Resort located on the shores of Crane Prairie Reservoir.