Windy Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CRESCENT, OR, OR
Price: From $164 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on the southwest end of spectacular Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, Windy Group Campground offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Cascade region in a rustic and secluded setting. A large group site sits at the lake’s edge. Visitors enjoy hiking nearby trails and water activities on the lake.Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall months.
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, Fishing
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Located on the southwest end of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, this rustic group campground offers spectacular lake views and access to hiking trails and water activities including boating, swimming, and fishing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Bald Eagle, and Common Garter Snake present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Windy Group Camp: This is a group campground with only 1 large site at the lake's edge — book early as a federal campground No hookups available; ensure your RV is self-contained Access via Highway 58 to Forest Road 60, approximately 7 miles from Crescent Lake Junction
Skip Windy Group Camp if: You need RV hookups. You prefer camping outside May-October season. You dislike rustic, secluded settings.
Best time to visit Windy Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; spring, summer, and fall are popular for boating, swimming, and fishing activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Whitefish Horse Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Spring (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Point Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Flat Campground (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Windy Group Camp
Cell signal at Windy Group Camp (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 on the southwest end of spectacular Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, Windy Group Campground offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Cascade region in a rustic and secluded setting. A large group site sits at the lake’s edge. Visitors enjoy hiking nearby trails and water activities on the lake.Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall months.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryThis is a group campground with only 1 large site at the lake's edge
book early as a federal campground
No hookups available; ensure your RV is self-contained
Access via Highway 58 to Forest Road 60, approximately 7 miles from Crescent Lake Junction
Campground operates seasonally May through October; spring, summer, and fall are popular for boating, swimming, and fishing activities.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 58 approximately 8 miles east of Willamette Pass to the Crescent Lake Junction. Turn west on Forest Road 60 and continue approximately 7 miles to the campground.
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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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