Powder House Cove

Powder House Cove provides boat launch access to Prineville Reservoir on the Crooked River in the Juniper Canyon area near Prineville, Oregon. This day-use-only facility is located 14.9 miles south of Prineville on State Highway 27 and offers a concrete boat ramp, picnic tables, and vault toilet facilities at no cost. The ramp is open year-round as conditions allow, though water levels fluctuate seasonally—expect variable ramp conditions depending on reservoir elevation and recent maintenance.

Kayakers and canoeists will find this location convenient for accessing the reservoir's calmer waters. The nearby Upper Lone Pine Day-Use Area, just 1.6 miles upriver, offers additional services including an accessible fishing pier and swimming area. Potable water is available year-round at Chimney Rock Campground, 1.6 miles west on State Highway 27. Several campgrounds are within 10 miles, including Palisades, Poison Butte, and Post Pile, making this a good base for multi-day paddling trips. Before launching, contact the local ranger station (541-416-6700) to confirm current ramp conditions and water levels.

Situated just next to Lone Pine Campground, this small day-use area offers easy access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River with trails both up and downriver of the site. Picnic tables and a vault toilet are available at the site.

Know Before You Go:

Open year-round for day-use only.

Potable water is available year-round at Chimney Rock Campground, 1.6 miles miles west (upriver) on State...

Situated just next to Lone Pine Campground, this small day-use area offers easy access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River with trails both up and downriver of the site. Picnic tables and a vault toilet are available at the site.

Know Before You Go:

Open year-round for day-use only.

Potable water is available year-round at Chimney Rock Campground, 1.6 miles miles west (upriver) on State Highway 27.

Cell phone service is not available at the site.

Watch for bicyclists: the section of State Highway 27 between Prineville and Bowman Dam is designated as the Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway.


Point of Interest:
Upper Lone Pine Day-Use Area is one of two fee-free day-use areas within the Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked River WIld and Scenic River corridor. Enjoy picnicking, fly-fishing and photography at the site.

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