Crescent Lake is a natural lake on the eastern side of the Cascade Range in the northwest corner of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The unincorporated community of Crescent Lake Junction on Oregon Route 58 and Crescent Lake State Airport are located northeast of the lake. The lake was named for its shape by Byron J. Pengra and William Holman Odell in July 1865.
Recreation Crescent Lake is located within the Crescent Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest. The area has many trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, and areas for off-road vehicles. There are also a few developed campsites and boat ramps that provide opportunities for sailing, water skiing, camping and fishing.
Fish species found in the lake include:
Rainbow trout Kokanee salmon Mountain whitefish Brown trout – non-native introduced species Bull trout – listed as a threatened species
See also List of lakes in Oregon
References
External links Google Maps: User Content Google Sphere 360° Photo: Crescent Lake Campground (May 2017) Image credit: Frank Bobbio - Panoramic 360 view from north end of the lake on a clear and sunny day.
Deschutes National Forest