Crescent Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed
Crescent Lake Campsite

The campground is located on a small hill overlooking the Crescent LakeYurts are available year around at this campground. Crescent Lake Resort is just across the dam from the campground and offers a number of services including food, camping, fishing supplies, and boat rentals. This area is a typical Oregon summer recreation area which features Waldo Lake, Gold Lake, Odell Lake and Crescent Lake. There is plenty of camping all around the lakes.  The Diamond Peak Wilderness trail can be accessed near the campground. 

Find a map of this campground here.

There is a boat launch area within this campground.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025.
Reservations: Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). 
Fees:
  • Single Campsite Rate: $27/night
  • Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: -  A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
Open Season: Tentative Opening: May 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions:
  • Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
  • The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
Closest Towns: Crescent / La Pine
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Vista Recreation
Information Center: Crescent Ranger District
136471 Hwy 97 North
PO Box 208
Crescent, OR 97733
(541) 433-3200

General Information

Directions:

From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 2.2 miles west on Forest Road 60.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Crescent Lake Campground is situated on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake. Boat launch access to Crescent Lake is available within the campground.

No. of Sites 38 single site(s), 8 double site(s)
Reservation Info Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
No. of Accessible sites None

Day Hiking

General Info:

Accessibility

Yurts are accessible.


Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
43.50322

  Longitude : 
-121.97455

  Elevation : 
4850