Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232779
When Simax Group Camp reopens
Simax Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 36 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 21 open for online reservation · 11 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
41.7% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 21 of 36 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online41.7%
Open site-dates21 / 36
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 32
Weekday openings8
Weekend openings6
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 14 open site-nights on mapped sites; 21 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 21 of 36 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Group A | 7 |
| Group B | 4 |
| Group C | 3 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| PAV1 | 7 |
This day-use unit currently has 7 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
14 open site-nights across 3 sites at Simax Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
3 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Group A.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 3 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 25 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| Group B | 25 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| Group C | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
Day-use inventory
7 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAV1 | 7 | 7 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
About Simax Group Camp
Overview
Simax Group Campground is located on the northeast end of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, offering visitors some of the most beautiful scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
Designed as a fully accessible campground, the four group sites and large picnic pavilion provide all visitors with ample opportunities to explore the area's diverse lush forest and spectacular surroundings.
Recreation
At Simax Group Campground, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, sunning, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-roading and fishing are popular with visitors.
Hiking on one or more of the trails in the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from lakeside trails to routes weaving through towering pine, fir, and spruce trees, typical for the area.
For anglers, Crescent Lake provides the perfect setting to fish from boat or the shoreline. Fish species found in the lake include kokanee salmon, mackinaw, rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish. Summer months offer the best fishing.
Facilities
Four separate group sites offer visitors opportunities for both lakeside and forest camping.
Picnic areas, sandy beaches and stunning views of the lake, along with the conveniences of drinking water and flush toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while still having many of the conveniences of home.
The roads and spurs throughout the campground are paved.
This site was designed to be fully accessible for those with disabilities and is the first of its kind in the Northwest. A trail system designed for accessibility links the group site to the day-use areas and beaches.
Natural Features
Crescent Lake, nestled in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam, lies east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. Its brilliant blue-green water, sandy beaches and water temperature are exceptional for a high-elevation lake.
Towering lodgepole pine trees provide the backdrop for this area, with mountain hemlock, fir, and spruce also in the mix.
Volcanic activity throughout the surrounding area of Deschutes National Forest is evident in its landscape, showcasing cinder cones, calderas and lava flows.
Nearby Attractions
The trailhead to Fawn Lake starts at the northeast end Crescent Lake and is open to hikers and horseback riding. The trail, 4.7 miles one-way, begins in a forest of white fir, Douglas fir and mountain hemlock before making a transition into lodgepole pine, ending at the Crater Butte Trail near Fawn Lake. There are views of Redtop and Lakeview Mountains at Fawn Lake.
Lava Lands Visitor Center in Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.
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 Crescent Lake offers lodging and a general store. Supplies and equipment rentals are available to visitors.
5 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups3 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 40
Getting there
From Highway 58, turn south at Crescent Lake Junction on Forest Service Road 60. Travel 2.2 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 6005. Continue a mile south, following signs.
Po Box 208, Crescent, OR 97733541-323-1746
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232779 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232779 · Simax Group Camp · Crescent OR10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Simax Group Camp?
Reservations for Simax Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 21 of 36 tracked site-dates are currently open (58.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Simax Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Simax Group Camp?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Group A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Simax Group Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 3 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Simax Group Camp?
September 2026, with 21 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 36.
When is the next open date at Simax Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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