Established Camping
Deschutes National Forest Crescent Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest Crescent Lake Campground is situated near Crescent, Oregon, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Crescent Lake for water activities and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for scenic drives.
Description
Overview
The Crescent Lake Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range.
Recreation
The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake. Crescent Lake is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing and paddling. Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the Crescent Lake Campground and Day Use Area providing hiking access into the Diamond Peak Wilderness.
Facilities
The Crescent Lake Yurts feature three individual yurt sites located within the Crescent Lake Campground. Furnished yurts include one bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, one double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Each yurt site also features a fire ring and picnic table. During summer months, visitors have access to drinking water within the Crescent Lake Campground. Yurts do not have electricity. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own linens, cooking utensils and lighting source.
Natural Features
Crescent Lake sits within a glaciated basin behind a moraine dam east of the Cascade mountain range in northern Klamath County. From within the Crescent Lake basin, visitors will catch views of Diamond Peak and the unique Cowhorn Mountain. Crescent Lake is a popular recreation destination with brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches. The Crescent Lake Yurts are situated within a predominately ponderosa pine stand on the western edge of the Crescent Lake Campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 323-1746.
Nearby Attractions
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Crescent Lake Diamond Peak Wilderness Odell Lake
Charges & Cancellations
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center.
Location
Deschutes National Forest Crescent Lake Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Crescent, travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, turn right on Highway 58 and travel 3.5 miles north, then turn left onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side From Oakridge, travel 34 miles east on Highway 58, then turn right onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side
Address
Crescent Ranger District - Deschutes National Forest
136471 Hwy 97 North
Crescent, OR 97733
Coordinates
43.50322 N
121.97455 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
