USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Crescent Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,505 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CRESCENT CREEK (NFSR 6100650) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- CRESCENT
- Address
- PO BOX 208, CRESCENT, OR, 97733
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
9 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 24° | 9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 25° | -1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 26° | 14° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 29° | 16° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 38° | 28° | 80° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 43° | 33° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 53° | 41° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 55° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 47° | 33° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 37° | 27° | 76° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 31° | 13° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 24° | 5° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Simax Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 5 sites
- East Davis Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 19 sites
- Crescent Lake Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Crescent Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 44 sites
- Crescent Lake Yurts · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 3 sites
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