Crescent Lake

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Crescent Lake, OR

A great locale for fishing—especially Rainbow Trout and landlocked Salmon--Crescent Lake offers the beauty of crystal blue/green waters situated next to the majestic Cascade Mountain Range. Surrounded by woodlands with their stands of impressive pines, this truly is a nature lover’s paradise. A number of trails for hikers of all skill level can be found throughout this area. One of the most widely traveled, the Summit Lake Trail, offers some of the most breathtaking views of both the lake itself and Diamond Peak. Camping in Crescent Lake is wildly popular, especially as visitors can choose to partake in the yurt experience. Nestled in the woods but still close to a restaurant and small store, these campgrounds allow you to rough it while at the same time giving you access to the essentials.

12.4 MilesShore Length
4,839 FeetElevation
1,600 MilesTrails
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Things to See in Crescent Lake

  • Natural Attractions

    With no shortage of forest land, the Crescent Lake area provides visitors a number of options when it comes to hiking and sightseeing. Both Deschutes National Forest and Ochoco National Forest are easily accessible. Also, be sure to check out the Newberry Volcanic Monument within just a short drive.

  • Resort

    Hoodoo’s Crescent Lake Resort offers equipment rentals, dining and lodging. So you can rent a cabin and then pick up a kayak, or a canoe, or even an aqua cycle. At night, relax in a nature-inspired restaurant.

  • Winters

    Winters here can be fairly intense; that said, there are a ton of snow-related activities to keep you busy. Snowmobiling is popular in the region, as are skiing and even snowshoeing. Plenty to do for the outdoor winter enthusiast.

When to Visit Crescent Lake

  • Winter

    Winter is a great time to visit for those who enjoy winter sports. The area gets about 180 inches of snow per year, with half of that total coming in December and January.

  • Spring

    Spring is a bit of a shoulder season where it is too warm for snow sports but far too cool for summer lake activities.

  • Summer

    Summer is a high point for tourism. Many visitors choose to camp. Daily highs hit the mid-70s in July and August. It is also the dry season with lots of sunshine.

  • Fall

    Early fall can be a good time to visit. September is just a bit cooler than the peak summer months and still dry.

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What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

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