About Contorta Point Group Camp
Contorta Point Group Campground is located on the south shore of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience scenic beauty and recreational activities throughout the Cascades region. 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. Visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers a base camp for exciting winter excursions. The Summit Lake Trail is open to snowmobiling. The campground offers two group sites within walking distance of the lakeshore. It can accommodate two groups of 40 or one group of 80. Approximately 10 vehicles fit at each site. Amenities are minimal at this campground. Vault toilets are provided. Sites…
- Fees: - **Group Site Rate:** $164/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi southwest of Crescent Lake, OR · 43.46139, -122.0075
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Point | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Oldenburg Lake | Horse | 0.7 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.7 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Windy Lakes | Horse | 0.9 mi | 4.4 mi |
| FR 6010000 | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Whitefish Creek | Horse | 1.5 mi | 11.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.2 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Spring 0.5 mi
- Contorta Flat Campground 0.6 mi
- Windy Group Camp 1.1 mi
- Whitefish Horse Camp 1.2 mi
- Camp Makualla 1.5 mi
- Boy Scout Camp 1.8 mi