🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
🌊 About Lake Billy Chinook / Cove Palisades State Park
A 72-mile-shoreline reservoir framed by 400-foot rimrock cliffs where three rivers converge; developed day-use areas offer sandy beaches and floating docks, while boats reach more secluded coves and Kettle Falls.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
Water Temperature
💧 Warm surface water (415 ft deep in places)
Water Type
Large reservoir where Deschutes, Crooked & Metolius rivers meet
Managed By
Oregon State Parks (Cove Palisades SP)
County
Jefferson County, Oregon
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, OR 97734
Access Notes:
Easy at Upper Deschutes/Crooked River day-use areas with sandy beaches, floating docks; more secluded coves need a boat
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace