Contorta Flat Campground
Crescent Lake, Oregon · 4,885 ft · In Deschutes National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,885 ft (1,489 m)4,885 ft1,489 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
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“Contorta Flat Campground” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Contorta Flat is an isolated, hidden gem on the far side of Crescent Lake at the top of the Willamette Pass. There are excellent tent sites right on the lake as well as many sites that are ideal for large RVs. You will need to go a little off the beaten path by taking a gravel road for the last few miles to find this nice quiet campground. The sites are all close to the lake and large, but not isolated from one another. This campground might be the best deal in the Oregon Cascades.Recreation
Crescent Lake is a prime location for boating, fishing and swimming. The Summit Lake Trail is popular among hikers and mountain bikers, offering excellent views of Diamond Peak across Crescent Lake.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Contorta Flat Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain59°36°
- ThuSunny62°37°
- FriSunny65°38°
- SatMostly Sunny56°34°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain55°32°
Nearby camping
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Contorta Point Group Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Crescent Lake
Contorta Point Group Camp
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Crescent Lake
Camp Makualla
Campground · 1.0 mi · Crescent Lake
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Crescent Lake share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.0 mi
Camp site
Crescent Lake, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 7.6 mi
Serenity Bay
Crescent Lake, OR
- 7.9 mi
Pebble Bay
Crescent Lake, OR
- 8.4 mi
Camp site
Crescent Lake, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 8.6 mi
Camp site
Crescent Lake, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 8.6 mi
Camp site
Crescent Lake, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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