Crescent Lake Yurts
Campground · Oregon · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 36 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,848 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Crescent Lake Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range.
Recreation
The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake. Crescent Lake is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing and paddling.
Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the Crescent Lake Campground and Day Use Area providing hiking access into the Diamond Peak Wilderness.
Facilities
The Crescent Lake Yurts feature three individual yurt sites located within the Crescent Lake Campground. Furnished yurts include one bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, one double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Each yurt site also features a fire ring and picnic table.
During summer months, visitors have access to drinking water within the Crescent Lake Campground. Yurts do not have electricity. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own linens, cooking utensils and lighting source.
Natural Features
Crescent Lake sits within a glaciated basin behind a moraine dam east of the Cascade mountain range in northern Klamath County. From within the Crescent Lake basin, visitors will catch views of Diamond Peak and the unique Cowhorn Mountain. Crescent Lake is a popular recreation destination with brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches.
The Crescent Lake Yurts are situated within a predominately ponderosa pine stand on the western edge of the Crescent Lake Campground.
Nearby Attractions
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 323-1746.Charges & Cancellations
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 36 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: CRESCENT LAKE (OR)
Site types
- 3 Yurt
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
3 campsites at Crescent Lake Yurts
Check-in 04:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yurt 3 | CRESCENT LAKE (OR) | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | |
| Yurt 4 | CRESCENT LAKE (OR) | Yurt | Pull Through | Paved | 32 ft | 6 | |
| Yurt 5 | CRESCENT LAKE (OR) | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 |
Getting there
From Crescent, travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, turn right on Highway 58 and travel 3.5 miles north, then turn left onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side
From Oakridge, travel 34 miles east on Highway 58, then turn right onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side
43.50322, -121.97455 · 43°30'11.6"N 121°58'28.4"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, 0.5 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 Crescent Lake Yurts
- Can you reserve a site at Crescent Lake Yurts?
- Yes, Crescent Lake Yurts is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Crescent Lake Yurts have?
- 3 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Crescent Lake Yurts?
- 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Crescent Lake Yurts?
- Campfires are allowed at Crescent Lake Yurts. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Crescent Lake Yurts
- Crescent Lake Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Simax Group Camp 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Contorta Flat Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Contorta Point Group Camp 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spring 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitefish Horse Camp 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Windy Group Camp 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Lake Boat Launch less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Crescent Lake Guard Station 0.3 mi · Facility
- Simax Beach Picnic Area 0.3 mi · Facility
- Tandy Bay Picnic Area 3.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-536-4298
- Email Mailroom_R6_Central_Oregon@fs.fed.us
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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