Recreation area

Tandy Bay Picnic Area

Deschutes National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This site is located on Crescent Lake just past Whitefish Creek..There are two picnic areas in this small site, one with beautiful views of the lake, and the other with just a small loop drive and a picnic table. One toilet serves both sites.

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 6.9 miles west on Forest Road 60.

Activities

  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.