Jasper Point

Jasper Point offers a dedicated two-lane boat ramp on Prineville Reservoir along the Crooked River in the Juniper Canyon area near Prineville, Oregon. Located about 14 miles south of Prineville via Highway 27, this state-managed access point provides a courtesy dock and is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The reservoir represents a calmer, impounded section of the Crooked River, making it more accessible for paddlers compared to the wild and scenic sections downstream.

The nearby Stillwater Campground (managed by the same area) offers affordable overnight camping with 10 campsites at $8/night on a first-come, first-served basis, plus day-use parking options. Amenities include vault toilets and lake access, though potable water and cell service are not available. Note that while Jasper Point's ramp status can vary seasonally due to silt management, it generally remains open when water conditions allow. For current conditions or alternative launch sites, contact the managing agency at 541-416-6700.

Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the recreation site.



Know Before You Go:
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis; no potable water is available.
Cell phone service is not available in the campground.

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Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the recreation site.



Know Before You Go:
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis; no potable water is available.
Cell phone service is not available in the campground.

When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles.

Watch for bicyclists: the section of road between Prineville and Bowman Dam is a state scenic bikeway


Point of Interest:
The Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked River is characterized by a mostly steady gradient in the wild and scenic segment. Stillwater Campground is situated along one of the quiet locations of flatwater alluding to its name.

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