Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Crescent Lake Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234711
When Crescent Lake Campground reopens
Crescent Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
120
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 39 of 120 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (32.5%), with Monday (26) and Wednesday (15) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 26 of 120 detected openings (21.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–17 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 042 | 13 | 10.8% |
| 040 | 12 | 10.0% |
| 029 | 10 | 8.3% |
| 028 | 7 | 5.8% |
| 038 | 7 | 5.8% |
Site 042 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
About Crescent Lake Campground
Overview
Crescent Lake Campground is located on a hill overlooking beautiful Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the eastern Cascade Range.
Crescent Lake is the first campground in the Deschutes National Forest to offer yurts in a scenic location, great for individuals and groups alike.
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. A boat ramp is located on-site.
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 is located near a small lodge offering a small general store, restaurant and various types of boat rentals.
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 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.
44 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups43 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Crescent, travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 2.6 miles west on Forest Road 60.
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-234711 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234711 · Crescent Lake Campground · OR4 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Crescent Lake Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 120 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 does not currently hold availability data for Crescent Lake Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Crescent Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 120 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.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Crescent Lake Campground?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 39 of 120 (32.5%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Crescent Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 43 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 36 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Crescent Lake Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-17 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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