Crescent Creek Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: CRESCENT, OR, OR
Price: From $21 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
Crescent Creek is a small campground that is somewhat isolated from other campgrounds in the area. It is relatively quiet and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range.Crescent Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.Crescent Creek
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Small, quiet campground offering access to the South Cascade Lakes region with nearby boating, fishing, and swimming at Davis Lake, Odell Lake, and Crescent Lake. Google reviews rate it 4.3/5 stars, with campers praising its great location away from heavy pass winds and well-kept facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, Coyote present in area. Mosquitoes reported as significant during evening hours.
Insider tips for Crescent Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand Hand pump water available on-site despite not being listed as standard amenity Arrive during daylight hours to avoid mosquito swarms reported at dusk
Skip Crescent Creek Campground if: You have a large RV — access road is long, narrow, one-lane gravel with limited pullouts. You need full hookups — only select sites have electric; no water or sewer hookups available. You prefer accessibility — remote location 8.7 miles from Crescent, OR.
Best time to visit Crescent Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Simax Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), East Davis Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Crescent Lake Guard Station (Crescent , OR), Sunset Cove Campground (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Creek Campground
Cell signal at Crescent Creek Campground (CRESCENT, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Crescent Creek is a small campground that is somewhat isolated from other campgrounds in the area. It is relatively quiet and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range.Crescent Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.Crescent Creek Campground is located just a short distance from Crescent Lake, Odell Lake and Davis Lake allowing visitors the option to visit many of the South Cascade Lakes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand
Hand pump water available on-site despite not being listed as standard amenity
Arrive during daylight hours to avoid mosquito swarms reported at dusk
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Crescent, OR: Travel 8.7 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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