Crescent Lake Guard Station

Crescent Lake Guard Station rests atop a small hill overlooking the northern shore of Crescent Lake. A popular recreation destination in central Oregon, Crescent Lake is a favorite for boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. Its wooded shoreline and sandy beaches make it a relaxing summer destination.

Guard Station Amenities

Crescent Lake Guard Station, built by the Forest Service in the early 1930s, was once used by forest rangers and is now offered as a vacation rental. The cozy 670-square-foot cabin offers a living room with a couch that folds out to a full bed, a buffet, desk and newly installed gas wood stove heater. The full kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, and sink. In the bedroom is a full bed. An adjacent bathroom has a claw-foot tub with shower, a flushing toilet, and sink. Maximum occupancy is 4.

What Guests Need to Bring

Cabin guests should bring their own bedding or sleeping bags, towels, food, and personal items. Also, guests should provide any specialized cooking utensils, garbage bags, dish soap, and toiletries. There are no utility hookups, and RV and tent camping are not allowed. Pets must be kept outside.

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Crescent Lake Guard Station Basics
Crescent Lake Guard Station Location:	North shore Crescent Lake, near Crescent Lake Resort.
Elevation:	4,850 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Bend - 68 mile Eugene - 84 miles
Open - Closed:	Open Memorial Day weekend through early October
Max. People :	4
Maximum Number of Vehicles:	2
Pets:	Outside only
Operated by	Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest
Information	Crescent Ranger District: (541) 433-3200

Crescent Lake Guard Station Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Wheelchair accessible:	No
Minimum and Maximum length of stay:	Minimum 2 nights Maximum 14 nights
Cabin Rental Fees:	$120 per night
Cabin Reservations:	Crescent Lake Guard Station Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: 11:00 AM

Crescent Lake Guard Station Amenities
Cabin Amenities:	Sleeping: 1 bedroom with full bed, fold out couch in living room makes full bed Kitchen: refrigerator, stove, sink, some pots and pans and utensils Other: buffet, desk, gas wood stove, bathroom with flush toilet, tub/shower, sink. Cleaning supplies provided. Running water. Outside: picnic table, fire grill, and horseshoe pit
NOT included:	Visitors need to bring bedding (sleeping bags or linens and blankets), pillows, towels, dish towels, matches, food containers, toilet paper, paper towels, flashlights, outdoor chairs, garbage bags.
Attractions near Crescent Lake Guard Station:	Crescent Lake Day Use areas with boat launch ramps Nearby Crescent Lake Resort with boat rentals Get a meal at the Pines Bar & Grill Fish for kokanee, lake trout, rainbow and brown trout. Set out mountain biking or hiking on local roads and trails. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Crescent Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Spend days on the water boating, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, or windsurfing.
Rent a boat from Crescent Lake Resort.
Hike on the Whitefish Creek Trail to Diamond View Lake or take the Windy Lakes Trail.
Drive to nearby Odell Lake or Summit Lake.
Use the Willamette Pass Trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail. Hike north to Lower Rosary Lake or south toward Diamond Peak.
Take the 2.5-mile loop Diamond Creek Falls Trail providing views of Lower Diamond Creek Falls and Salt Creek Canyon. Be more adventurous and continue on to the upper falls.

Before Arrival

Please contact the Ranger District at (541) 433-3200 (8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. PST MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit

Key Crescent Lake Guard Station Regulations

No pets are permitted inside the Guard Station; outside only.
Smoking is not allowed in the cabin.
The cabin must be thoroughly cleaned before departure. Leave behind no food or other items you brought to the cabin.

Crescent Lake Guard Station

Deschutes National Forest

Crescent Lake Guard Station

Deschutes National Forest