Simax Beach Picnic Area

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

4,872 ft
Elevation

At Crescent Lake there are 2 separate day use areas with a total of 15 picnic sites.  The north day use site provides layout areas for windsurfing and pet owners are free to bring their pets to this area as long as they are on a leash (owners are also reminded to bring their own bags to clean up feces as bags will not be provided).

On the south beach pets are prohibited with the exception of service animals.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

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 2.2 miles west on Forest Road 60, then 1 mile south on Forest Road 6005.

43.50111, -121.96883 · 43°30'4.0"N 121°58'7.8"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, 0.8 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 Simax Beach Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Simax Beach Picnic Area?
No. Simax Beach Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Simax Beach Picnic Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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