USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Crescent Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,180 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CRESCENT CG MRS (NFSR 6200350) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Prairie City, OR
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. On Crescent Creek, this site offers opportunities for fishing and picnicking. The campground is rustic, with older facilities. The campground is a great base for those wishing to visit the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, hike, hunt or just explore. Wildlife viewing is excellent at Crescent campground from small creatures such as chipmunks and squirrels to larger animals such as deer coming to the creek to drink. Many varieties of birds are seen in the area as well as beautiful wildflowers during late spring and early summer. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 21° | 2° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 21° | 2° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 25° | 15° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 28° | 4° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 37° | 27° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 43° | 32° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 55° | 39° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 55° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 47° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 37° | 26° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 30° | 9° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 20° | -3° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Skyline Trailhead · 2.9 mi as the crow flies
Skyline 17 mi Hike · Drive there - Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead · 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Big Creek 5.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Strawberry Basin Trailhead · 6.9 mi as the crow flies
Strawberry Basin 5.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 93 trails in Malheur National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Trout Farm Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 6 sites
- Murray Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 6 sites
- Strawberry Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 10 sites
- Slide Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Mcnaughton Spring Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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