Crescent Ranger District
Deschutes National Forest • Oregon
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Dispersed Camping
For all roads in this table: Vehicle type and dates allowed are the same as permitted on road within 300ft from the side of the road.
Motorized access for dispersed camping is only allowed to existing*, designated, or defined sites, and no closer than 30 feet to a stream, wetland, or water body
*Existing sites have established fire rings or other evidence of historic use; Designated sites are marked with a sign; and Defined sites limit motorized access with boulder or wood structures.
Campgrounds in Crescent Ranger District
Boundary Spring
A quiet campground dominated by lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and predominantly used by the …
Contorta Flat
Contorta Flat is located on the southern shore of Crescent Lake.
Contorta Point
Contorta Point Group Campground offers 2 group sites and is located on the south shore …
Crescent Creek
Crescent Creek Campground is located along Crescent Creek and adjacent to the Cascade Lakes Highway …
Crescent Lake
The campground is located on a small hill overlooking the Crescent Lake. Yurts are available …
North Lava Flow
Campground open year-round pending snow accessibility. No fee campground maintained by FS.
About Crescent Ranger District
Crescent Ranger District is a ranger district within Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.
There are 662.3 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
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