Roberts Bay East

Roberts Bay East is a free, day-use boat ramp on Prineville Reservoir managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Located in Juniper Canyon near Prineville, this access point offers a convenient launch for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats on the reservoir. The facility provides direct water access with a dedicated boat ramp and includes amenities such as a fishing pier and fish cleaning station. Nearby, you'll find 32 boat moorages and a roped-off swimming area if desired.

This is a day-use-only facility with no overnight camping allowed. There are no fees to launch. The area is open year-round, though potable water is not available on-site—the nearest source is at Chimney Rock Campground, 2.1 miles west on Highway 27. For those planning an extended trip, several campgrounds operate within 10 miles, including Palisades, Poison Butte, and Post Pile Campgrounds. Roberts Bay East is one of six official boat ramps on Prineville Reservoir, making it a solid option for quick access to the water in eastern Oregon's Columbia Plateau region.

This small parking area has trails leading both up and down river providing plenty of angling access. Or, one can make use of the provided bench or step right down to the bank of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River.

Know Before You Go:


Open year-round for day-use only.
Potable water is available year-round at Chimney Rock Campground, 2.1 miles miles west (upriver) on State Highway 27.
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This small parking area has trails leading both up and down river providing plenty of angling access. Or, one can make use of the provided bench or step right down to the bank of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River.

Know Before You Go:


Open year-round for day-use only.
Potable water is available year-round at Chimney Rock Campground, 2.1 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:

The views from this straight stretch of the Crooked River are dominated by near vertical cliff walls; photographers favor the site during the hours when low-angle lighting highlight the brilliant textures of the basaltic lava flows high above the river.

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