Crescent Lake Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: Crescent , OR, OR
Price: From $120 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Crescent Lake Guard Station, built in the early 1930s, is a one bedroom, one bath cabin on the eastern shore of Crescent Lake, managed by the Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest.The Guard Station is approximately 670 square feet with a full kitchen, a furnished living room that includes a couch (folds out to full bed), an original buffet, a desk and a newly installed gas wood stove’s heater. The kitchen includes a fridge, stove and sink. The bedroom has a full bed, and the re
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, Restrooms, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent-lake-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s cabin on the eastern shore of Crescent Lake with a full kitchen and furnished living room. Google reviewers praise the beautiful lake setting, clear water, and stargazing opportunities, with an average rating of 4.5/5 from 105 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mallard, Canada Jay, American Dipper, and Double-crested Cormorant observed within 8km
Insider tips for Crescent Lake Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Bring bug spray to manage mosquitoes Crescent Lake Resort is within walking distance for food, fishing supplies, and boat rentals
Skip Crescent Lake Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You plan to visit during fire season and need to have campfires — fire restrictions may apply.
Best time to visit Crescent Lake Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Lake Campground (Crescent, OR), Simax Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Flat Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Point Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Lake Guard Station
Cell signal at Crescent Lake Guard Station (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.
The Crescent Lake Guard Station, built in the early 1930s, is a one bedroom, one bath cabin on the eastern shore of Crescent Lake, managed by the Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest.The Guard Station is approximately 670 square feet with a full kitchen, a furnished living room that includes a couch (folds out to full bed), an original buffet, a desk and a newly installed gas wood stove’s heater. The kitchen includes a fridge, stove and sink. The bedroom has a full bed, and the restroom has a claw foot tub, a toilet and a pedestal sink.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Bring bug spray to manage mosquitoes
Crescent Lake Resort is within walking distance for food, fishing supplies, and boat rentals
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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/OR-429 S. Once you have reached the Sno-Park, stay straight and follow signs to the Resort on Forest Road 6005 (1,000ft). Still heading towards the Resort, turn right on Forest Road 6005-100 and then left on Forest Road 6005-105. The Guard Station will be on the right side of the road towards the lake. (See vicinity map located under the "Fa
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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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