Overview
The Crescent Lake Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range.
Recreation
The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake. Crescent Lake is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing and paddling.
Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the Crescent Lake Campground and Day Use Area providing hiking access into the Diamond Peak Wilderness.
Facilities
The Crescent Lake Yurts feature three individual yurt sites located within the Crescent Lake Campground. Furnished yurts include one bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, one double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Each yurt site also features a fire ring and picnic table.
During summer months, visitors have access to drinking water within the Crescent Lake Campground. Yurts do not have electricity. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own linens, cooking utensils and lighting source.
Natural Features
Crescent Lake sits within a glaciated basin behind a moraine dam east of the Cascade mountain range in northern Klamath County. From within the Crescent Lake basin, visitors will catch views of Diamond Peak and the unique Cowhorn Mountain. Crescent Lake is a popular recreation destination with brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches.
The Crescent Lake Yurts are situated within a predominately ponderosa pine stand on the western edge of the Crescent Lake Campground.
Nearby Attractions
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Crescent Lake
Diamond Peak Wilderness
Odell Lake
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
US Forest Service (USFS)
National Park Service (NPS)
US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
Department Of Defense (DOD)
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Other Federal
State
Local
Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
Alaska Native Allotment
Road
Primitive Road
Road
Primitive Road
Trail
Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong
Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Seasonal
Special Designation, Yearlong
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails open to all vehicles, Yearlong
Trails open to all vehicles, Seasonal
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Yearlong
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Seasonal
Trails open to motorcycles, Yearlong
Trails open to motorcycles, Seasonal
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" in Width, Yearlong
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" or Less in Width, Seasonal
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Study Area