U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Crescent, OR

Windy Group Camp

Located on the southwest end of spectacular Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, Windy Group Campground offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Cascade region in a rustic and secluded setting. A large group site sits at the lake's edge. Visitors enjoy hiking nearby trails and water activities on the lake.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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2fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 17 mi away · 158 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Pull-throughGravelPartial40 / 12YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This large group site can accommodate up to 40 people. Amenities are minimal at this campground. There is one wooden style vault toilet. Picnic tables and a barbeque pit are available. The roads are unpaved, and RVs will have plenty of space to park.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestDeschutes National Forest
BookingReservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
FeesGroup Site Rate: $164/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the…
RulesMaximum site spur length is 60 feet.

Deschutes National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Windy Group Camp20°30°40°50°60°January: 5.73 inches of precipitation, 48.8 inches of snowFebruary: 4.70 inches of precipitation, 28.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.34 inches of precipitation, 22.0 inches of snowApril: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowMay: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowJune: 1.02 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 4.69 inches of precipitation, 22.7 inches of snowDecember: 6.05 inches of precipitation, 60.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.8°F averageFebruary: 29.1°F averageMarch: 32.7°F averageApril: 37.0°F averageMay: 44.7°F averageJune: 50.6°F averageJuly: 58.6°F averageAugust: 58.2°F averageSeptember: 52.0°F averageOctober: 42.7°F averageNovember: 33.2°F averageDecember: 26.9°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Odell Lake-East, 7 miles from the campground at 4,800 feet, station USC00356252 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 191 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Highway 58 approximately 8 miles east of Willamette Pass to the Crescent Lake Junction. Turn west on Forest Road 60 and continue approximately 7 miles to the campground.

Nearest townCrescent, Oregon
Coordinates43.4608° N, 122.0303° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    17 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    44 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV Bend ↗55.7 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. A nearby resort on Crescent Lake offers lodging and a general store where supplies and equipment rentals are available.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Diamond Peak Wilderness begins about 0.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Crescent Lake, nestled in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam, lies east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. Its brilliant blue-green water, sandy beaches and water temperature are exceptional for a high-elevation lake. Towering lodgepole pine trees provide the backdrop for this area, with mountain hemlock, fir, and spruce also in the mix. Volcanic activity throughout the surrounding area of Deschutes National Forest is evident in its landscape, showcasing cinder cones, calderas and lava flows.

Recreation

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall months. Anglers have the opportunity to fish from boat or shoreline for abundant salmon and trout. Summer months offer the best fishing. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers skiers and snowmobilers a base camp for winter excursions. Open to snowmobiling, Summit Lake Trail, about 9 miles one-way, follows the road leading from Crescent Lake to Summit Lake, offering excellent views across Crescent Lake and showcasing Diamond Peak.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Windy Group Camp?

Sites at Windy Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Windy Group Camp?

Group Site Rate: $164/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the…

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Windy Group Camp?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Windy Group Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Windy Group Camp have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Windy Group Camp?

Windy Group Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Windy Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Windy Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Windy Group Camp?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 60 feet.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Windy Group Camp?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Windy Group Camp?

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall months. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Windy Group Camp?

Crescent, Oregon. Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.

Source: Getting there

What if Windy Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Whitefish Horse Camp (0.3 mi), Spring (0.7 mi, partly first-come), and Contorta Point Group Camp (1.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby