The Cove Palisades State Park

Its 263 sites are reservable through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica), camping costs Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges), and it is open year-round. The Cove Palisades State Park is a State Park campground near Culver, Oregon.

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica)

State Park · Culver, Oregon

A view of Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon, United States, looking generally north. Taken from the Tam-a-lau Trail on The Peninsula, with a view of The Island research natural area at center, and

Columns of basaltic andesite of the Deschutes Formation in the Cove Palisades State Park in Oregon, USA. The rock is of Neogene age

A waterfall on the cliffs above Lake Billy Chinook in The Cove Palisades State Park

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A view of Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon, United States, looking generally north. Taken from the Tam-a-lau Trail on The Peninsula, with a view of The Island research natural area at center, and. Photo: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by: State Park
Hookups: Full hookups

Getting a site

Managed by: State Park
Reservations: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Book a site
Fee: Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance
Cancellations: Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 263
Tent sites: 91
RV sites: 169
Group sites: 3
Accessible sites: 5
Hookups: Full hookups

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Showers
✓ Dump station
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 nights in any 30-night period
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,582 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

The Cove Palisades State Park is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Sites at The Cove Palisades State Park are reserved through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) (https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/oregon-state-parks/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402446). Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance.

How much does it cost to camp at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Camping at The Cove Palisades State Park costs Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges).

What happens if I cancel or don't show up at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

How many campsites does The Cove Palisades State Park have?

The Cove Palisades State Park has 263 campsites, including 91 tent sites, 169 RV sites, and 3 group sites. 5 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Yes, 5 sites are designated accessible at The Cove Palisades State Park.

Does The Cove Palisades State Park have RV hookups?

Yes. The Cove Palisades State Park has full hookups. 169 sites take RVs and there is a dump station.

Is there drinking water at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Yes, The Cove Palisades State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.

Are dogs allowed at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at The Cove Palisades State Park.

When is The Cove Palisades State Park open?

The Cove Palisades State Park is open year-round.

How long can you stay at The Cove Palisades State Park?

The stay limit at The Cove Palisades State Park is 14 nights in any 30-night period.

Is there cell service at The Cove Palisades State Park?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at The Cove Palisades State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages The Cove Palisades State Park?

The Cove Palisades State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around The Cove Palisades State Park

fishypedia.com · 6.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Billy Chinook, whose mapped center point is 6.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Billy Chinook fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Culver and campgrounds in Jefferson.

Sources

stateparks.oregon.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com (sites, hookups, generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (reservationWindow, cancellationPolicy), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, water, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 2: Stuart Seeger from College Station, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
Photo 3: Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 4: icetsarina, CC0

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges)

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