Contorta Point Group Camp
Campground · Oregon · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 4,856 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Contorta Point Group Campground is located on the south shore of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience scenic beauty and recreational activities throughout the Cascades region.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
The campground offers two group sites within walking distance of the lakeshore. It can accommodate two groups of 40 or one group of 80. Approximately 10 vehicles fit at each site.Amenities are minimal at this campground. Vault toilets are provided. Sites are equipped with tables. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Drinking water and electrical hookups are not available.
A nearby resort on Crescent Lake 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 provide the backdrop to the area, with mountain hemlock, fir and spruce also 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
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: GSA, GSB
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.
2 campsites at Contorta Point Group Camp
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | GSA | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 40 ft | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B | GSB | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 40 ft | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Highway 58 at Crescent Lake Junction, follow Forest Road 60 for
9.3 miles around Crescent Lake. Travel 1 mile west on Forest Road 280 to the campground entrance gate.
43.46139, -122.00750 · 43°27'41.0"N 122°0'27.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Point Group Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Contorta Point Group Camp?
- Yes, Contorta Point Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Contorta Point Group Camp have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Contorta Point Group Camp?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Contorta Point Group Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Contorta Point Group Camp.
- Are campfires allowed at Contorta Point Group Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Contorta Point Group Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Contorta Point Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Contorta Point Group Camp's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Site Rate: $164/night
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Restrictions:
- Maximum site spur length is 35 feet.
Camping near Contorta Point Group Camp
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- Contorta Flat Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Windy Group Camp 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitefish Horse Camp 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Simax Group Camp 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Yurts 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tandy Bay Picnic Area 1.2 mi · Facility
- Crescent Lake Boat Launch 3.3 mi · Facility
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 3.3 mi · Facility
- Simax Beach Picnic Area 3.4 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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