Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
Crooked River Ranch is a community of 5,160 people in Deschutes County, Oregon.
Why visit Crooked River Ranch
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Falls and Crooked River High Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 23°F.
Weather in Crooked River Ranch
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About Crooked River Ranch
Crooked River Ranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southern Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A small portion of the ranch is also in north Deschutes County. The Ranch is located between the Deschutes River and the Crooked River near the south end of Lake Billy Chinook. It is west of U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Crooked River Ranch, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Crooked River High Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in Jefferson County, Oregon
Crooked River Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Railway bridge in the United States
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
State park in Oregon, USA
Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Arch bridge in Jefferson County, Oregon
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Where to stay1
History
Prior to European Colonialism, this area was populated by groups of people from what is now known as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
In 1910, Hillsboro politician Harry V. Gates bought the Crooked River Ranch property from local homesteaders and named it "Gates Ranch". The main ranch house was built in 1916 and is currently in use as a senior center. The property was named "Crooked River Ranch" as early as 1934. In 1961 the ranch was sold to the Thomas Bell family, who operated it as the Z-Z Cattle Co. for the next 10 years. In 1972 Crooked River Ranch was sold and developed as a recreational site. In 1980, the ranch's zoning changed from recreational to rural/residential. In 1992, the site was rezoned as a residential subdivision.
From the History section of Crooked River Ranch, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Crooked River Ranch
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 31°F | 0.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 38°F | 1.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 43°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 48°F | 0.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 47°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 41°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 33°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 23°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Redmond Roberts Fld 72692 (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Deschutes County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-07-23: Akawa Butte Fire (Fire)
- 2025-08-23: Flat Fire (Fire)
- 2024-08-02: Mile Marker 132 Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-25: Darlene 3 Fire (Fire)
- 2021-06-30: 0419 Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Terrebonne 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Culver 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Eagle Crest 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Redmond 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Metolius 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Sisters 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Madras 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Prineville 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Bend 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Sunriver 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint lawn, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CrookedRiverHighBridge, Cacophony, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deschutes Steam Special crossing the Crooked River, September 2006, Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0
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