Crescent Lake Yurts
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Crescent, OR, OR
Price: From $64 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Crescent Lake Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range. Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Crescent Lake Diamond Peak Wilderness Odell Lake The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountains, this campground offers a wide variety of water recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling. Campers praise the beautiful lake setting, clear water, large sites, and well-maintained facilities with kind camp hosts.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mallard, Hairy Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Red-breasted Sapsucker, and Valley Garter Snake have been documented in the area. Mosquitoes are present—bring bug spray.
Insider tips for Crescent Lake Yurts: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Visit at night for clear views of the galaxy Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the campground for hiking access
Skip Crescent Lake Yurts if: You need full hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit November-April—campground is seasonal only.
Best time to visit Crescent Lake Yurts: May-October — Official operating season.
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 Yurts
Cell signal at Crescent Lake Yurts (Crescent, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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 Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range. Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Crescent Lake Diamond Peak Wilderness Odell Lake The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Visit at night for clear views of the galaxy
Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the campground for hiking access
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Crescent , travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, turn right on Highway 58 and travel 3.5 miles north, then turn left onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side From Oakridge , travel 34 miles east on Highway 58, then turn right onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side
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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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