Recreation area

Trapper Creek Boat Launch

Deschutes National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This beautiful boat launch is densely forested. Mosquitoes are oppressive in the early season and visitors are cautioned to come prepared with proper gear as well as repellent. There is limited trailer parking so come early to get a spot! There are two accessible picnic sites. This site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout at Odell Lake. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Getting there

From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then turn right on Highway 58 and travel 10.5 miles to Road 5810, turn left and travel 1.7 miles to Trapper Creek campground.

Activities

  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.