Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

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Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

Quick Facts

Price

$25/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

No Pets

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Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground
$25.00 - $25.00 / night
Campsite Fees
$25 per night per site. One vehicle is included with reservation; a second vehicle pays a $5 parking fee on day of entry. Group Camp Area 1 cost:...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

45.4784, -123.1109


Best Time to Camp at Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

Camp under the stars any time of year at this year-round destination. The park gate hours shift with the seasons to maximize your daylight adventures: longer summer days (6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May through mid-September) gradually transition to cozy winter evenings (6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through mid-March), with spring and fall offering pleasant in-between hours. Plan your arrival and activities around these seasonal schedules to make the most of your visit.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
3.0 / 5
Below Average

Summer likely drier; wetlands may be less full but accessible—no visitor reports to confirm.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.0 / 5
Below Average

Fall may offer migration and quieter trails, but no seasonal use details provided.

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Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5
Above Average

Seasonal wetlands and prairie suggest strong spring interest (waterfowl, wetland habitat, likely wildflowers).

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5
Above Average

Area is 'often flooded' in wet seasons; winter flooding could limit access though wildlife present.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Campground is open year-round.

About Penstemon Prairie Natural Crup Campground

Nestled along the Sandy River, Oxbow Regional Park invites you to immerse yourself in a true riverside camping adventure. Whether you're casting a line from sandy beaches, launching your boat at dawn, or exploring 12 miles of forested trails, this year-round retreat offers both drive-up and RV pull-through sites with modern restrooms and showers to make your stay comfortable.
The campground has 74 drive-up campsites (each with picnic table and fire pit), 12 pull-through RV sites restricted to RVs/trailers with no electric or water hookups, four ADA-accessible sites, and a separate Group Camp area available by reservation.
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Check in at 2 p.m.
Check-out
Check out at noon
Stay Limit
  • Maximum 14-night stay
  • 28 days in six-month period

Amenities available

Showers
Flush toilets
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Group Sites

Activities you can enjoy

Oxbow Regional Park offers multi-use outdoor recreation with trail hiking, river access for boating and fishing, and opportunities to observe spawning salmon and other wildlife.
HikingApproximately 12 miles of trails within the park for day hikes and access to river beaches.
FishingRiver access for casting a line and opportunities to watch salmon spawn.
Boating
Wildlife viewing
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsRecent rain and flooding have affected some areas (closures for equestrian trail, downed trees, flood damage at boat launch noted). Gates lock overnight with no re-entry after closure; in-case-of-emergency directions and call boxes are posted/available and 911 can be used.

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Last updated January 5, 2026
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