
Crescent Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
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As of October 2026, Crescent Lake Campground is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 37 campsites. Crescent Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Crescent Lake Campground is located at 43.5019Β° N, 121.9744Β° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Crescent Lake Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
30 sites open on Oct 3 at Crescent Lake Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 1 October 2026, 00:20 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
- Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Crescent Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Crescent Lake Campground
- Standard 35
- Tent 2
What an RV fits
- 18 ft1 site
- 20 ft1 site
- 24 ft13 sites
- 30 ft10 sites
- 32 ft3 sites
- 36 ft7 sites
Amenities
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, climbing, photography, stargazing.
All sites at Crescent Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the CRESCENT LAKE (OR) loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 007 | Standard | 6 | 32 ft |
| 008 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 009 | Standard | 6 | 32 ft |
| 010 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 012 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 014 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 015 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 017 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 018 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 019 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 020 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 021 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 023 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 024 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 025 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 026 | Standard | 6 | 32 ft |
| 027 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 028 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 030 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 031 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 033 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 034 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 035 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 036 | Standard | 6 | 18 ft |
| 037 | Tent | 6 | - |
| 038 | Tent | 6 | - |
| 039 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
| 040 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 041 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 042 | Standard | 6 | 36 ft |
| 043 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 044 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 045 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 046 | Standard | 6 | 24 ft |
| 047 | Standard | 6 | 30 ft |
About Crescent Lake Campground
Overview
Crescent Lake Campground is located on a hill overlooking beautiful Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range.
Crescent Lake is the first campground in the Deschutes National Forest to offer yurts in a scenic location, great for individuals and groups alike.
Recreation
Crescent Lake is a prime location for boating, fishing and swimming. The Summit Lake Trail is popular among hikers and mountain bikers, offering excellent views of Diamond Peak across Crescent Lake. A boat ramp is located on-site.
Visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers a base camp for exciting winter excursions. The Summit Lake Trail is open to snowmobiling.
Facilities
The campground is located near a small lodge offering a small general store, restaurant and various types of boat rentals.
Natural Features
Cresent Lake is nestled in a glacier basin east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. It boasts brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches.
A forest of lodgepole pine provides the backdrop to this area, with mountain hemlock, fir and spruce also in the mix. Wildlife found in the area includes deer, native fish and migratory birds.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well.
Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Rules and notices at Crescent Lake Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Crescent Lake Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. βLocationβ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.
Crescent Lake Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Crescent Lake Campground?
Crescent Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Crescent Lake Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Crescent Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Crescent Lake Campground have?
Crescent Lake Campground has 37 campsites.
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