Crescent Lake Campground
Crescent Lake Campground is located on a hill overlooking beautiful Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range. Crescent Lake is the first campground in the Deschutes National Forest to offer yurts in a scenic location, great for individuals and groups alike.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 42 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
44 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | Standard | Pull-through | 24 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Standard | Pull-through | 24 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 013 | Standard | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 014 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
| Accessibility | Site 001 Host is listed accessible |
The campground is located near a small lodge offering a small general store, restaurant and various types of boat rentals.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Crescent, travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 2.6 miles west on Forest Road 60.
| Coordinates | 43.5019° N, 121.9744° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
21 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedJunction Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 50 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV Bend ↗ | 51.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors 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 Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
- 0.1 miCrescent Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 0.3 miSimax Beach Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 3.8 miTandy Bay Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 6.6 miTrapper Creek Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 9 miMarilyn Lakes Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.9 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miFawn Lake3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.2 miCrescent Lake Loop East ↗5.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miSimax1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miCrescent Lake Loop West ↗9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.4 miSno-Park Connection3.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.9 miPretty Lake3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miCrescent Lake Sno-Park ↗Deschutes National Forest
- 2.3 miJunction Sno-Park ↗Deschutes National Forest
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
Diamond Peak Wilderness begins about 1.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.3 miDiamond Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 52,496 acres
- 1.3 miDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
- 13.5 miWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
Cresent Lake is nestled in a glacier basin east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. It boasts brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches. A forest of lodgepole pine provides the backdrop to this area, with mountain hemlock, fir and spruce also in the mix. Wildlife found in the area includes deer, native fish and migratory birds.
Recreation
Crescent Lake is a prime location for boating, fishing and swimming. The Summit Lake Trail is popular among hikers and mountain bikers, offering excellent views of Diamond Peak across Crescent Lake. A boat ramp is located on-site. Visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers a base camp for exciting winter excursions. The Summit Lake Trail is open to snowmobiling.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crescent Lake Campground?
Sites at Crescent Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Crescent Lake Campground?
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crescent Lake Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Crescent Lake Campground have?
44 sites, including 42 standard sites without power and 2 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Crescent Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Crescent Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crescent Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Crescent Lake Campground?
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.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Crescent Lake Campground?
Site 001 Host is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Crescent Lake Campground?
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 Crescent Lake Campground?
Crescent Lake is a prime location for boating, fishing and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Crescent Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Crescent Lake Yurts (0.1 mi), Simax Group Camp (0.8 mi), and Contorta Flat Campground (3.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby