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Spring

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CRESCENT, OR, OR

Price: From $18.26 per night

Price range: $18.26–$40.1 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (95 reviews)

Season: May through October

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Spring Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Cascade region. A favorite among visitors, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and scattered among a mixed conifer forest, giving it an open and sunny character. The campground looks out to the stunning water of Crescent Lake, and several tent-only sites are on the lake front.Sites at Spring Campgr

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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/spring to be notified when sites open up.

Spring Campground offers stunning Crescent Lake views with widely-spaced sites in a mixed conifer forest setting. Google reviewers consistently praise the large, clean sites, well-maintained bathrooms, and helpful camp hosts, with a 4.5/5 rating from 79 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American Black Bears, Pacific Martens, and various garter snakes verified in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Spring: Book early — it's a popular federal campground with limited availability. Request lakefront tent-only sites for the best views of Crescent Lake. Self-contained RVs only — no hookups available at most sites.

Skip Spring if: You need RV hookups.. You're planning to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally..

Best time to visit Spring: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Contorta Point Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Windy Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Whitefish Horse Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Flat Campground (CRESCENT, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring

Cell signal at Spring (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.

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CRESCENT, OR, OR★ 4.2 (95 reviews)From $18.26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Spring Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Cascade region. A favorite among visitors, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and scattered among a mixed conifer forest, giving it an open and sunny character. The campground looks out to the stunning water of Crescent Lake, and several tent-only sites are on the lake front.Sites at Spring Campground are plentiful, and some can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersFamiliesSites:TentRV
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups.✕ You're planning to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a popular federal campground with limited availability.

Request lakefront tent-only sites for the best views of Crescent Lake.

Self-contained RVs only

no hookups available at most sites.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, American Black Bears, Pacific Martens, and various garter snakes verified in the area within 8km.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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541-323-1746· Deschutes National Forest
Getting there →

From Crescent, Oregon, travel 12.2 miles west on Road 61, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 8.1 miles west on Road 60 to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Spring cost per night?+
Spring costs $18.26–$40.1 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Spring open?+
Spring is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spring have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Spring?+
Spring can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Spring?+
Spring is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Spring?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spring open, and what are check-in times?+
Spring is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$18.26 /night★ 4.2 (95)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Contorta Point Group Camp

CRESCENT, OR

From $164/night

Windy Group Camp

CRESCENT, OR

From $164/night

Whitefish Horse Camp

CRESCENT, OR

From $23/night

Contorta Flat Campground

CRESCENT, OR

From $21/night

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