Spring

Photo · U.S. Forest Service

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

62Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Spring Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Cascade region. A favorite among visitors, the sites in this campground are widely-spaced and scattered among a mixed conifer forest, giving it an open and sunny character. The campground looks out to the stunning water of Crescent Lake, and several tent-only sites are on the lake front. Keep reading

Recreation In addition to being a prime location for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking in summer and early fall, Spring Campground offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Crescent Lake Snowpark offers skiers and snowmobilers a base camp for winter excursions. Summit Lake Trail, 9 miles one- way, follows the road leading from Crescent Lake to Summit Lake, offering excellent views across Crescent Lake and highlighting Diamond Peak. Anglers enjoy fishing from boats or the shoreline. Fish species found in the lake include kokanee salmon, mackinaw, rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish. Summer months offer the best fishing opportunities. Facilities Sites at Spring Campground are plentiful, and some can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is rarely full, offering a bit more solitude than neighboring campgrounds. Larger groups may reserve a block of 12 campsites. These sites are somewhat isolated from the others and can fit up to about 70 campers and 25 vehicles. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. A nearby resort on Crescent Lake offers lodging and a general store. Natural Features Cresent Lake, nestled in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam, lies east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. Its brilliant blue-green water, sandy beaches and water temperature are exceptional for a high-elevation lake. Fantastic nearby peaks, lava flows and old-growth forests provide visitors with breathtaking landscapes, showcasing ecosystems typical of central Oregon. Wildlife found in the area include deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors may also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky. The 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range weaves through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes, highlighting the beauty of central Oregon. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 62

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
SPRING	001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	002	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	003	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	004	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	005	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	006	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	007	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	008	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	009	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	010	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
SPRING	011	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	012	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	013	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	014	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	015	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	016	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	017	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	018	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	019	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	020	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	021	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	022	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	023	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	024	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	025	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	026	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	027	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	028	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	029	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	030	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	031	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	032	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	033	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
SPRING	034	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	035	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	036	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
SPRING	037	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	038	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	039	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	040	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	041	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	042	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	043	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	044	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	045	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	046	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	047	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	048	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	049	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	050	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	051	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	052	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SPRING	053	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	054	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	055	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SPRING	056	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
SPRING	069	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
SPRING	070	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
SPRING	071	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
SPRING	072	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—

SHOWING 60 OF 62 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

SRC · U.S. Census TIGER · MTJP Scorecard