Spring

Deschutes National Forest

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Spring Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Cascade region.

A favorite among visitors, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and scattered among a mixed conifer forest, giving it an open and sunny character. The campground looks out to the stunning water of Crescent Lake, and several tent-only sites are on the lake front.

Sites at Spring Campground are plentiful, and some can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is rarely full, offering a bit more solitude than neighboring campgrounds.

Larger groups may reserve a block of 12 campsites. These sites are somewhat isolated from the others and can fit up to about 70 campers and 25 vehicles.

Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available.

A nearby resort on Crescent Lake offers lodging and a general store.

Need to Know

• Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using rivers, lakes or trails.

• Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 

• Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 

• During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org 

• Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

  Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

• Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Click Here for more information about Deschutes National Forest

• Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

Natural Features

Cresent Lake, nestled in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam, lies east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. Its brilliant blue-green water, sandy beaches and water temperature are exceptional for a high-elevation lake.

Fantastic nearby peaks, lava flows and old-growth forests provide visitors with breathtaking landscapes, showcasing ecosystems typical of central Oregon.

Wildlife found in the area include deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well.

Visitors may also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky. The 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range weaves through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes, highlighting the beauty of central Oregon.

Recreation

In addition to being a prime location for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking in summer and early fall, Spring Campground offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months.

Crescent Lake Snowpark offers skiers and snowmobilers a base camp for winter excursions. Summit Lake Trail, 9 miles one- way, follows the road leading from Crescent Lake to Summit Lake, offering excellent views across Crescent Lake and highlighting Diamond Peak.

Anglers enjoy fishing from boats or the shoreline. Fish species found in the lake include kokanee salmon, mackinaw, rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish. Summer months offer the best fishing opportunities.

Changes & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Contact Information

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PO BOX 208 CRESCENT OR 97733

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-323-1746

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Crescent, Oregon, travel 12.2 miles west on Road 61, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 8.1 miles west on Road 60 to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 005, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057-068 Group, Loop SPRING, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop SPRING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop SPRING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop SPRING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop SPRING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop SPRING, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop SPRING, Type Standard Nonelectric

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