Tandy Bay Picnic Area

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,868 ft
Elevation

This site is located on Crescent Lake just past Whitefish Creek..There are two picnic areas in this small site, one with beautiful views of the lake, and the other with just a small loop drive and a picnic table. One toilet serves both sites.

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 6.9 miles west on Forest Road 60.

43.46534, -122.03136 · 43°27'55.2"N 122°1'52.9"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, 4 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 Tandy Bay Picnic Area

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

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

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