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Crescent Lake Guard Station

CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION
Crescent Lake Guard Station
CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION
Crescent Lake Guard Station
Crescent Lake Guard Station

About Crescent Lake Guard Station

The Crescent Lake Guard Station, built in the early 1930s, is a one bedroom, one bath cabin on the eastern shore of Crescent Lake, managed by the Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

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Price
🏠 Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION
4 guests
$120.00
/ per night

Reviews (12)

What Guests Are Saying

Crescent Lake Guard Station offers a charming and clean cabin with a comfortable bed and an adorable tiny bathtub. While there is no cell service, guests can enjoy Wi-Fi at a nearby restaurant and highly recommend the Broasted Chicken. The beautiful Simax day use area provides a great swimming experience, making it a desirable spot for a return visit.

Review Summary

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Sally V

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

5

Cabin is charming and clean, bed is comfortable, the tiny bathtub is adorable. What a lovely place to visit! If you expect hot weather, bring a couple box fans to aid with cooling it back down overnight. No cell service, but there’s Wi-Fi at the restaurant in Crescent Junction and great Broasted Chicken. Simax day use area was so beautiful. It’s a great place to swim. I want to go back!

Dana W

Verified

August 4, 2023 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

5

Really enjoyed our stay here! Full basic kitchen with dishes, lots of pots and pans ect. A flush toilet and drinkable water made this so deluxe. 😁Absolutely no food, including oil or salt and pepper so pack accordingly. Also one hot pad and no dish towels. We forgot paper towels too, so we’re a little imparted till we found the cleaning rags in the bedroom closet. Full sized fridge with a very functional freezer with ice trays and kept our ice cream hard. The electricity is an afterfit on this vintage cabin, so the plug ins are sparse and non are in outside walls, an extension cord might come in handy. They have one in the bedroom.

I will mention that “lake access” means a VERY steep trail several hundred yards down to the water, so more like lake view when it comes to accessi mg the water, especially since we are not 24. After scouting We drove to tranquil cove which was perfect for kayak launching.

Overall we
Would definitely stay again, or another cabin elsewhere just to see new places.

william l

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

Great time, nice rustic cabin. Bring your own coffee pot, pot holders, and toaster 😀. I will definitely rent again!

Anne P

Verified

June 5, 2023 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

Amazing location short walk to a great day use beach and quiet

John H

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

The place was comfortable. I left the place cleaner than when I came. I didn't hear any rodents in the walls. I was going to eat my dinner on the porch but within 30 seconds of taking my containers out of the cooler the yellow jackets were thick. I ate inside. Nice lave views and the heater worked great in the morning. I would gladly return someday.

Amy M

Verified

September 9, 2022 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

Great place overall, but an outbreak of yellow jackets limited our positive experience. They were particularly bad around the wet shoreline. There were thousands in that area. Must have been thirsty!

Ryan L

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

We love this place, but are sad to see there is a lack of maintenance and poorly cleaned.

Mary S

Verified

June 26, 2022 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

5

Beautiful quiet location and cabin with all conveniences. Only downside is a critter gnawing underneath the cabin, either under the bathroom or closet.

Amanda H

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

I am completely obsessed with the view from the picnic area overlooking the lake. This cabin has electric lights, heaters, hot running water, a stove, a refrigerator, and the smallest bathtub I have ever seen. All of this makes it a great spot to take people who like the outdoors but aren't too keen on 'roughing it'. Only issue we had was the squirrels living in the walls, they are LOUD at 5am just chewing the walls and scrambling about!! I look forward to coming again, hopefully with fewer critters inside the walls.

Valerie C

Verified

July 21, 2021 Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE GUARD STATION

4

A few indoor chipmunks but otherwise a fun time. The location is stellar. I look forward to staying again!

Location Crescent Lake Guard Station

Address:
Po Box 208
Crescent, OR, 97733
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.5011 / -121.97

Elevation: 1492 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Please contact the Ranger District at (541) 433-3200 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

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Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and the check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

General

The guard station is intended for no more than four people

General

There is no phone service and limited cell coverage

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No utility hookups

General

No RV or tent camping allowed

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The cabin is a non-smoking facility

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Pets are allowed outside only

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Please plan to bring your own specialized cooking utensils as basic cooking utensils are supplied. You will need to provide your own garbage bags, linens, sleeping bags/bedding, dish soap, and toiletries.

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Cleaning supplies are provided and are located either under the sink or next to the refrigerator

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Sweep all floors and mop if necessary (broom, Swiffer mops are in the storage space on the right of the fridge). Swiffer wipes under kitchen sink

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Clean counter tops, stove/oven, and sink (cleaning supplies under kitchen sink)

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Please pack out all food and garbage

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Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears and other wildlife from area

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Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure

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MAKE SURE THAT YOU PUT THE KEY BACK IN THE LOCK-BOX

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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.

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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.orgfor further information.

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