Contorta Flat Campground
Campground · Oregon · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 4,887 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Contorta Flat is an isolated, hidden gem on the far side of Crescent Lake at the top of the Willamette Pass. There are excellent tent sites right on the lake as well as many sites that are ideal for large RVs. You will need to go a little off the beaten path by taking a gravel road for the last few miles to find this nice quiet campground. The sites are all close to the lake and large, but not isolated from one another. This campground might be the best deal in the Oregon Cascades.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.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.
Facilities
With 19 campsites this campground is well suited to tent, trailer or RV campers. Many sites are located right on the water.Nearby Crescent Lake Resort also offers lodging and a general store. Supplies and equipment rentals are also available.
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 the area, with mountain hemlock, fir and spruce in the mix. Wildlife found in the area includes deer, native fish and migratory birds.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
The facts
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 18 bookable sites
- 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: Contorta Flat Campground, Northern Edge, Southern Edge
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
19 campsites at Contorta Flat Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019 HOST | Contorta Flat Campground | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 001 | Northern Edge | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 16 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Northern Edge | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 16 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Northern Edge | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 16 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Northern Edge | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 16 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 Multi | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Northern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Southern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Southern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Southern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Southern Edge | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 9.9 miles southwest on Forest Road 60.
43.45919, -121.99653 · 43°27'33.1"N 121°59'47.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 6.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 7.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Contorta Flat Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Contorta Flat Campground?
- Yes, Contorta Flat Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Contorta Flat Campground have?
- 19 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Contorta Flat Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Contorta Flat Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Contorta Flat Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Contorta Flat Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Contorta Flat Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Contorta Flat Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Contorta Flat Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsite Rate: $21/night
- Premium Single Campsite Rate: $23/night
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Restrictions:
- Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Camping near Contorta Flat Campground
- Contorta Point Group Camp 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spring 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Windy Group Camp 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitefish Horse Camp 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Simax Group Camp 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Yurts 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tandy Bay Picnic Area 1.8 mi · Facility
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 3.2 mi · Facility
- Crescent Lake Boat Launch 3.2 mi · Facility
- Simax Beach Picnic Area 3.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-323-1746
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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