Established Camping
Trapper Creek Campground
Trapper Creek Campground, near Crescent, Oregon, is a serene spot that offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort. Located along the shores of Odell Lake, it features spacious sites that provide a good amount of privacy, making it ideal for families and groups looking to unwind.
The campground is equipped with essential amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and clean pit toilets. Visitors have noted the easy access to drinking water and the availability of firewood for those cozy campfire nights. One camper mentioned, “Our site was next to the creek and it was a short walk to the lake,” highlighting the convenient proximity to water activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do here. The area is great for fishing, boating, and hiking, with trails leading to the nearby Diamond Peak Wilderness. Some campers appreciated the nearby Shelter Cove Resort, which offers additional amenities like boat rentals and a general store for supplies. As one reviewer put it, “This campground has so much potential,” thanks to its beautiful surroundings and access to various outdoor adventures.
While the campground can get busy during peak season, especially around holidays, many visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to connect with nature. Whether you’re casting a line in the lake or simply relaxing by the campfire, Trapper Creek Campground is a solid choice for your next outdoor getaway.
Description
National Forest
Deschutes National Forest
Overview
Trapper Creek Campground is located in the Crescent Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest. Heavily forested and situated on a small stream that feeds into Odell Lake, this campground is a favorite in the area. Sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.
Recreation
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities enjoyed by visitors during spring, summer and fall. Anglers have the opportunity to fish in clear, cold lakes and streams for abundant salmon and trout. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular during the winter. For anglers, Odell Lake is considered one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake has an average depth is 132 feet, which makes it ideal habitat for lake trout and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and whitefish are also found in the lake. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but visitors should be aware of afternoon winds, as the lake can get dangerously rough. A boat ramp is provided at the campground.
Natural Features
Nearby Odell Lake offers views across the water to Diamond Peak, the most prominent peak in nearby Diamond Peak Wilderness. At an elevation of 8,744 feet, this shield volcano formed as the entire Cascades mountain range was undergoing volcanic activity and uplift. Mixed stands of pine and fir trees tower over a variety of springtime flowers. Huckleberry is common in the underbrush of the campground. Wildlife found in the area include deer, elk, pine martens, ravens, native fish and an occasional black bear.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors will also 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 Mountain range, weaving through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. A nearby resort on Odell Lake offers lodging and a general store with camping supplies, coffee, snacks and fishing licenses.
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.
Location
Trapper Creek Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From I-5 take exit 188A, heading west on Highway 58 for 62.4 miles, then continue 1.9 miles south on Road 5810 to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 208
Crescent, OR 97733
Coordinates
43.5825 N
122.045 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly