Sunset Cove Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: CRESCENT, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located next to Odell Lake, Sunset Cove 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.Sunset Cove Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available. This
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, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sunset-cove-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Located next to Odell Lake with scenic mountain views, this campground offers excellent water recreation including boating and fishing, plus opportunities for hiking and biking in the surrounding area.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Canada Jay, Mallard, Barn Swallow, and Golden-crowned Kinglet documented within 8km
Insider tips for Sunset Cove Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring bug spray for mosquitoes Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking
Skip Sunset Cove Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — the campground has no sewer and water is not available at most sites. You're sensitive to traffic noise. You require year-round camping access — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Sunset Cove Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Princess Creek Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Crescent Lake Yurts (Crescent, OR), Trapper Creek Campground (CRESCENT, OR), Simax Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunset Cove Campground
Cell signal at Sunset Cove Campground (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.
Located next to Odell Lake, Sunset Cove 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.Sunset Cove Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available. This campground offers a boat ramp with access to Odell Lake as well as a handful of first-come, first-served boat slips.This area offers a beautiful mix of Oregon forest types with Douglas fir, white fir, hemlock and a few ponderosa pines towering over a variety of springtime flowers.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring bug spray for mosquitoes
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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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, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/ Crescent Cut-Off Road, then 6.2 miles north and west on Highway 58.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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