U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest

Crescent Lake Campground

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. 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.

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	42
Tent-only	2
Total	44

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 40 ftRVs & trailersTents

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

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Campgrounds nearby

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Deschutes National Forest

Crescent Lake Yurts

OR · 3 sites

0.1 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Crescent Lake Guard Station

OR · 1 site

0.2 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Simax Group Camp

OR · 5 sites

0.8 miles away

Reservable

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Contorta Flat Campground

OR · 19 sites

3.2 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Contorta Point Group Camp

OR · 2 sites

3.3 miles away

Reservable

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Spring

OR · 62 sites

3.5 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.