Rough forest roads lead to this US Forest Service campground along Crescent Creek in the Deschutes National Forest. The 21 sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet and include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water and restrooms. Open from mid-May through September, the campground operates on a reservation system with nightly rates between $21-$23.
Creek access requires waders due to thick brush along the banks, though fishing opportunities exist for those willing to navigate the vegetation. Early summer brings heavy mosquito activity according to recent visitors. Highway noise from passing vehicles affects some sites. For a different experience, East Davis Campground offers lakeside camping six miles north.
Description
Overview
Crescent Creek is a small campground that is somewhat isolated from other campgrounds in the area. It is relatively quiet and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range.
Recreation
The close proximity to the South Cascade Lakes provides visitors plenty of recreational options nearby. Nearby Davis Lake, Odell Lake and Crescent Lake are prime locations for boating, fishing and swimming. The Summit Lake Trail is popular among hikers and mountain bikers, offering excellent views of Diamond Peak. This is one of the most productive wildlife areas in central Oregon. Add a superb view of Cascade peaks at no charge and you have a truly special place to visit.
Facilities
Crescent Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.
Natural Features
Crescent Creek Campground is located just a short distance from Crescent Lake, Odell Lake and Davis Lake allowing visitors the option to visit many of the South Cascade Lakes. 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCrescent Creek Campground is located in Oregon near Crescent
Directions
From Crescent, OR: Travel 8.7 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road.
Address
PO BOX 208
Crescent, OR 97733
Coordinates
43.4978667 N
121.8436639 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 54 min from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 30 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 57 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 46 min from Medford, OR
