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McKay Crossing Campground

Campground · National forest in Deschutes County, Oregon.

15Campsites
5.0 miTo Paulina Lake

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Deschutes National Forest)
Campsites15
Site types15 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(541) 383-5300
Websitehoodoorecreation.com/campgrounds/deschutes/bend-fort-rock-di
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About McKay Crossing Campground

McKay Crossing Campground is located off the beaten path along Paulina Creek. It provides campers with seclusion from the main road and the tranquility of hearing the creek flow. This area is good for bird watching, particularly in the wetlands located west of the campground. For more information about the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159 Recreation Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall months, while skiing and snowmobiling are popular during the winter.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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McKay Crossing Campground is in Deschutes County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.