Sightseeing & food
| Location | Crescent Lake, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $21–$46/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (36 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 14 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Contorta Flat Campground, not driving.
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Contorta Flat Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Crescent. It lists 14 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (36 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“A very beautiful lake. It's best to visit in August when there are no mosquitoes! )”
“Beautiful campground by the lake. Very low key and chill. Some sites are not very private. ”
Crescent, OR · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft.
Contorta Flat Campground sits on the far side of Crescent Lake at the top of Willamette Pass, reached after a few miles on Forest Road 60 and a short stretch of gravel expect a quieter, slightly off-the-beaten-path feel rather than a roadside campground. There are 18 sites in total: 14 are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents and four are tent-only, with many sites located right on the water's edge. Sites are generally large and well suited to trailers and big rigs, though they sit relatively close to one another rather than being private, and the lakeshore and sandy beaches are the immediate backdrop. Basic conveniences are nearby rather than within the loop: Crescent Lake Resort, a short drive away, has a general store, lodging and equipment rentals if you need supplies or boat gear. The lake itself is the focal point for activities boating, fishing and swimming are all readily accessible from camp while the Summit Lake Trail offers hikers and mountain bikers a route with clear views across Crescent Lake to Diamond Peak; in winter the whole area transforms for skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, with Crescent Lake Snowpark serving as a winter base and the Summit Lake Trail open to snowmobiles. Wildlife sightings commonly include deer, native fish and a variety of migratory birds, and the campground places you within reach of the broader Deschutes National Forest network thousands of miles of trails, wilderness areas and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway plus regional attractions such as the Lava Lands Visitor Center and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Practical notes: sites must be reserved in advance where required, and once your reservation start date has begun neither Recreation.gov nor the campground manager can modify your booking, so plan arrival dates accordingly.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| – |
| $21 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| 005 Multi standard nonelectric | – | – | $46 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Contorta Flat Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
