Crescent Lake Campground

Campground · Oregon · 44 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Crescent Creek, Oregon Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

44
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
1
Accessible site
4,865 ft
Elevation
CRESCENT LAKE (OR)

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

The campground is located near a small lodge offering a small general store, restaurant and various types of boat rentals.

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.

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 16, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 44 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: CRESCENT LAKE (OR)

Site types

  • 42 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

44 campsites at Crescent Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001 HostCRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft6♿ 🐾
002CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel36 ft6 🐾
006CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
007CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel32 ft6 🐾
008CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
009CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel32 ft6 🐾
010CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft6 🐾
011CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft6 🐾
012CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
013CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
014CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft6 🐾
015CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft6 🐾
016CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel20 ft6 🐾
017CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
018CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
019CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
020CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
021CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
022CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
023CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
024CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
025CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
026CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel32 ft6 🐾
027CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
028CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
029CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
030CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel36 ft6 🐾
031CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
032CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
033CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
034CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
035CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
036CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel18 ft6 🐾
037CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Tent Only NonelectricBack InGravel18 ft6 🐾
038CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Tent Only NonelectricBack InGravel18 ft6 🐾
039CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft6 🐾
040CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel36 ft6 🐾
041CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
042CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel36 ft6 🐾
043CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel24 ft6 🐾
044CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
045CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel20 ft6 🐾
046CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel24 ft6 🐾
047CRESCENT LAKE (OR)Standard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft6 🐾

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.

43.50194, -121.97444 · 43°30'7.0"N 121°58'28.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.44.44.32.91.90.90.40.30.82.65.87.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Crescent Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Crescent Lake Campground?
Yes, Crescent Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Crescent Lake Campground have?
44 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Crescent Lake Campground?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Crescent Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crescent Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Crescent Lake Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Crescent Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Crescent Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crescent Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsite Rate: $27/night
  • Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

  • Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
  • The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Crescent Lake Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

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