About this campground
At Crescent Lake there are 2 separate day use areas with a total of 15 picnic sites. The north day use site provides layout areas for windsurfing and pet owners are free to bring their pets to this area as long as they are on a leash (owners are also reminded to bring their own bags to clean up feces as bags will not be provided). On the south beach pets are prohibited with the exception of service animals. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
Getting there
From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-Off Road, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 2.2 miles west on Forest Road 60, then 1 mile south on Forest Road 6005.
Activities
- BOATING
- PICNICKING
- SWIMMING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Crescent Lake Boat LaunchDeschutes National Forest0 mi
- Crescent Lake CampgroundDeschutes National Forest0 mi
- Crescent Lake Guard StationDeschutes National Forest0 mi
- CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATIONDeschutes National Forest0 mi
- Crescent Lake YurtsDeschutes National Forest0 mi
- Simax Group CampDeschutes National Forest1 mi
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