Location: On Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest

Campsites, facilities: There are three group campsites for 30-40 campers each. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, fireplaces, and a group shelter that accommodates 50 campers are available. Facilities are wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: Reservations are required; phone (877) 444-6777 or access the website: www.reserveusa.com ($8.65 reservation fee). Rates are $65 per night for Site A (the most accessible) and $85 per night for Sites B and C. Site B is the most difficult to access and only tents are advised; Site C is best for RVs. The group shelter fee is $25 per day. The campground is generally open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Contact: Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District, P.O. Box 208, Crescent, OR 97733; (541) 433-2234.

Directions: From Interstate five south of Eugene, turn east on Highway 58 and drive about 70 miles to the town of Crescent Lake. Turn west on Forest Service Road 60 and go one mile. Go south on Forest Service Road 6005 and drive one more mile to the campground.

Trip notes: This is a new camp on Crescent Lake with trails to day-use beaches.

Above information provided, courtesy of Foghorn Outdoors , publisher of Pacific Northwest Camping©, By Tom Stienstra.