No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.
Simax Group Camp sits on the northeast shore of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, where the lake's clear blue-green water and sandy beaches meet stands of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock, fir and spruce. The site shares the naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam and sits in a landscape marked by nearby cinder cones, calderas and lava flows elements you'll notice hiking the local trails.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group C group standard nonelectric | – | – | $164 |
| Group A group standard nonelectric | – | – | $164 |
| Group B group standard nonelectric | – | – | $164 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (10 reviews, ★ 3.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We've been coming to this campsite for years. This year did not disappoint. There was not a camp host this year but luckily the other groups were very respectful of the quiet hours. ”
“No showers, No hot water in bathrooms. Inept management.”
“Shower was out of order. No toilet paper in the bathroom. Bathroom was never cleaned.”
No sites offered for these dates
No sites offered for these dates
No sites offered for these datesAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 8 · 24 mi from campground
$135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 3 · 50 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 24 ft · sleeps 2 · 58 mi from campground
$165/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

41 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person

41 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $20/person

51 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person

51 mi · 1.5 hr · from $89/person
stays up to 28 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

51 mi · 4 hr · from $140/person

51 mi · 2.5 hr · from $300/person

51 mi · 3 hr · from $140/person

51 mi · 4 hr · from $160/person

51 mi · 3 hr · from $215/person
0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
3 sites · $164/night
Loops: AREA SIMAX GROUP CAMP (3)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15