Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234289
When Contorta Point Group Camp reopens
Contorta Point Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
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 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 60 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 49 open for online reservation · 9 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
18.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 49 of 60 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online18.3%
Open site-nights49 / 60
Reserved (of online inventory)9 / 58
Weekday openings31
Weekend openings18
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 31 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 32 of 34 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| B | 25 |
| A | 24 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
49 open site-nights across 2 sites at Contorta Point Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site A.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 2 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 40 ft | None | 25 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +13 more |
| A | 40 ft | None | 24 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +12 more |
About Contorta Point Group Camp
Overview
Contorta Point Group Campground is located on the south shore of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience scenic beauty and recreational activities throughout the Cascades region.
Recreation
Crescent Lake is a prime location for boating, fishing and swimming. The Summit Lake Trail is popular among hikers and mountain bikers, offering excellent views of Diamond Peak across Crescent Lake.
Visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers a base camp for exciting winter excursions. The Summit Lake Trail is open to snowmobiling.
Facilities
The campground offers two group sites within walking distance of the lakeshore. It can accommodate two groups of 40 or one group of 80. Approximately 10 vehicles fit at each site.
Amenities are minimal at this campground. Vault toilets are provided. Sites are equipped with tables. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Drinking water and electrical hookups are not available.
A nearby resort on Crescent Lake offers lodging and a general store. Supplies and equipment rentals are also available.
Natural Features
Cresent Lake is nestled in a glacier basin east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. It boasts brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches.
A forest of lodgepole pine provide the backdrop to the 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.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups2 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 40
Getting there
From Highway 58 at Crescent Lake Junction, follow Forest Road 60 for 9.3 miles around Crescent Lake. Travel 1 mile west on Forest Road 280 to the campground entrance gate.
P.O Box 208, Crescent, OR 97733541-323-1746
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWater Sports
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234289 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234289 · Contorta Point Group Camp · Crescent OR8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Contorta Point Group Camp?
Reservations for Contorta Point Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 49 of 60 tracked site-nights are open (81.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site 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 campground 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 15:19 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 Contorta Point 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 Contorta Point Group Camp?
5 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 A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Contorta Point Group Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Contorta Point Group Camp?
October 2026, with 32 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 34.
When is the next open date at Contorta Point Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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