Crescent Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Crescent, OR, OR
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$29 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (108 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that compri
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Crescent Lake Campground offers scenic lakeside sites in Deschutes National Forest with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and swimming. Campers praise the beautiful lake views, large sites, and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mallard, Common Merganser, Double-crested Cormorant, Spotted Sandpiper, and Valley Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Crescent Lake Campground: Book early as a federal campground with limited availability. Bring bug spray to manage mosquitoes. RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites. Night sky viewing is excellent for stargazing.
Skip Crescent Lake Campground if: You need full RV hookups.. You plan to visit November through April when the campground is closed.. You require a large beach for water activities..
Best time to visit Crescent Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Lake Yurts (Crescent, OR), Simax Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Flat Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Point Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Lake Campground
Cell signal at Crescent Lake 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 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.Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited availability.
Bring bug spray to manage mosquitoes.
RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites.
Night sky viewing is excellent for stargazing.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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- 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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