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 on the Deschutes National Forest. Crescent Lake is in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam and lays just east of the summit of the Cascade Mountain Range in northern Klamath County. It is a popular recreation lake in a setting of wooded shorelines, sandy beaches and brilliant blue-green water.

The Guard Station sits atop a small hill overlooking Crescent Lake in an open ponderosa stand. The Guard Station is approximately 670 square feet with a full kitchen, a furnished living room that includes a couch (folds out to full bed), an original buffet, a desk and a newly installed gas wood stove's heater. The kitchen includes a fridge, stove and sink.

The bedroom has a full bed, and the restroom has a claw foot tub, a toilet and a pedestal sink. Outside amenities include a picnic table, a fire grill and a horseshoe pit. This area is a typical Oregon summer recreation area which features Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Waldo Lake and Gold Lake.

The Diamond Peak Wilderness trail can be accessed nearby. A boat launch is nearby, and Crescent Lake Resort is within walking distance and offers a number of services including food, fishing supplies and boat rentals. Availability: Crescent Lake Guard Station is available for rent Memorial Day through early October.

The Guard Station has a 2 night minimum stay requirement. Price and Capacity: $120 per night per group, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.

Dogs/pets are not allowed inside the guard station. Reservations: Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance. gov Please plan to bring your own specialized cooking utensils as only basic cooking utensils are supplied.