Princess Creek Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: CRESCENT, OR, OR
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$46 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (108 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located next to Odell Lake, Princess Creek Campground is in the midst of sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks that provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.Princess Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring
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, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/princess-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Princess Creek Campground offers stunning views and private water access on Odell Lake, surrounded by forests with excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the amazing views and easy lake access.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf present in area; also Canada Jay, Mallard, Barn Swallow, and Golden-crowned Kinglet documented within 8km
Insider tips for Princess Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving If kayaking on Odell Lake, prepare for wind conditions Dog-friendly campground
Skip Princess Creek Campground if: You need full hookups — no water or sewer hookups available. You're sensitive to noise — campground is close to highway and train tracks. You require a camp host on-site.
Best time to visit Princess Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Trapper Creek Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Sunset Cove Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Gold Lake Campground (Or) (Oakridge, OR), Crescent Lake Yurts (Crescent, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Princess Creek Campground
Cell signal at Princess 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.
Located next to Odell Lake, Princess Creek Campground is in the midst of sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks that provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.Princess Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.
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 popular federal campground
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
If kayaking on Odell Lake, prepare for wind conditions
Dog-friendly campground
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 9.1 miles northwest on Highway 58.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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