Getting Here - Air Travel - Lodging & More.
Cove Palisades Marina & Resort.
Cove Palisades on Lake Billy Chinook is located 12 miles from Madras Oregon, 23 miles from Redmond Oregon, and 42 miles from Bend,Oregon.
Here you will find houseboats, water skiing, fishing, boat rentals, and much more. Fed by the Deschutes, Crooked, and Metolius Rivers, Lake Billy Chinook is always full in the summer. It offers three unique arms and over 72 miles of shoreline. Cascade Mountain Vistas, basalt spires, soaring Bald Eagles and the steep canyon walls will awe you.
For Charters starting prior to April 15th you'll meet us at the Crooked River Day Use Area launch site at Cove Palisades State Park.
Charters & Tours starting after April 15th, will start from our moorage at the Cove Palisades Marina on SW Marina Dr, Culver, OR 97734.
We are moored in slip 98 which in on the fourth set of docks 9th slip on the left.
Air Travel - Lodging & Local Venues
Redmond, Oregon Airport.
The Redmond Airport is located approximately 20 miles from Lake Billy Chinook. Direct flight services are offered from several western and central states.
Airlines with direct flights to & from RDM:
United: DEN, LAX, and SFO
Delta: SEA and SLC
Alaska: PDX and SEA, LAX, SAN and SFO
American: LAX and PHX
Allegiant: LAS and Phoenix/Mesa
Avelo Airlines: BUR
aha! RNO (Nov 2021)
Welcome to Cross Keys Station
The Inn at Cross Keys Station is a newly constructed three-story, 72-room hotel located at the northern end of Madras along U.S. Highway 26, just across from Safeway. We strive to create an environment conducive to comfort and relaxation.
In honor of that pursuit, we accommodate guests with many amenities, including an indoor pool and hot tub area, exercise room, outdoor patio, and business center. In addition, free wireless access and breakfast services are provided.
WELCOME TO
INITIATIVE BREWING
THE FORTRESS
Welcome to Initiative Brewing the Fortress, a spacious and family-friendly brewpub. We feature over 16 original craft beers on tap, a full bar, and tasty scratch-made pub food options that accommodate various allergens. Come visit one of Madras’s newest gathering spaces and dining spots.
The Cove Palisades Camping
Park Overview
Located in the heart of central Oregon and encompassing the Deschutes and Crooked River canyons, The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and water sports.
Camping
The park offers two seasonal campgrounds. Deschutes River Campground is located in the canyon down the road from two swimming and boating areas along the Lower Deschutes River arm of Lake Billy Chinook. High above the canyon near the park entrance is the Crooked River Campground. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.