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Crescent Lake Campground

Crescent Lake

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Crescent, OR
County: Klamath County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.50099000, -121.97376000
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About This Access Site
Crescent Lake Campground offers the most accessible boat launch on Crescent Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Located on the northwest side of the lake near Highway 58, the on-site ramp provides convenient day-use access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The campground also features a day-use beach area and is adjacent to Crescent Lake Resort, which offers amenities including boat rentals, a restaurant, and supplies.

The campground is situated on a hill overlooking the scenic alpine lake, surrounded by views of Diamond Peak and the eastern Cascade Range. Access to the boat ramp requires passing through the main campground gate, so contact the facility at 541-323-1746 before visiting to confirm the ramp is open and accessible. The site is located 12.2 miles west of Crescent on County Road 61, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, followed by 2.6 miles west on Forest Road 60. Several other campgrounds with water access are located nearby, including Sunset Cove, Crescent Creek, and Princess Creek campgrounds.
Federal Facility Information
541-323-1746 Free Access Reservations Available

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...

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.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Crescent Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Crescent Lake Boat Launch On-site
Trapper Creek Boat Launch On-site