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Crescent 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. 

Current Conditions
Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Pack it in/Pack it out. Anything take home anything you bring with you into the forest, including all trash. Examples of trash: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food.

General Information

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

No fees are required for this site

No fee

Office building

Address: 327 SW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
Phone: (541) 820-3800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.281644

Longitude: -118.544797

Directions

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street, follow the South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow past the cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 17 miles the campground will be on the right. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Last updated May 21, 2025