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Poison Butte access

Poison Butte offers year-round access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River with 5 campsites and day-use parking available on a first-come, first-served basis for $8 per night.

The compact BLM campground features basic amenities including toilets, a short riverside trail, and is located along the scenic Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway, 18. 3 miles south of Prineville on Highway 27.

Note that potable water is only available during warmer months at nearby Big Bend Campground, and cell phone service is not available at the site.


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