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  3. Crescent Lake
  4. Simax Group Camp

Camping at Simax Group Camp near Crescent

Public campground · Crescent · 3 campsites · 3 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

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.

3.0 on Recreation.gov · 10 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets
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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

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Amenities & location

  • Drinking Water
  • Flush Toilets
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

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Simax Group Camp: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Simax Group Camp?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Simax Group Camp have RV hookups?
1 electric site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Simax Group Camp?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Simax Group Camp?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric site
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 4 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 5 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (7 reports), AT&T 2 (3 reports), T-Mobile 1 (1 report)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 5 of 5 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $64/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Crescent, OR (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

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. ”

Shirley C 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“No showers, No hot water in bathrooms. Inept management.”

Ilona R 1 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Shower was out of order. No toilet paper in the bathroom. Bathroom was never cleaned.”

Joyce V 1 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Crescent Lake Campground

0.8 mi from Simax Group Camp (straight-line) 4.0 · 108 Recreation.gov reviews
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Contorta Flat Campground

3 mi from Simax Group Camp (straight-line) 4.0 · 36 Recreation.gov reviews
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Spring

3.6 mi from Simax Group Camp (straight-line) 4.0 · 93 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An 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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River 51 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person
    • Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 41 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Self Guided Driving Audio Tour in Crater Lake 41 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $20/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

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.

Everything but the Food Provided!!
Everything but the Food Provided!!

Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 8 · 24 mi from campground

$135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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The Cozy Camping Travel Trailer
The Cozy Camping Travel Trailer

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 3 · 50 mi from campground

$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2021 Coachman Galleria 24FL
2021 Coachman Galleria 24FL

Camper van · 24 ft · sleeps 2 · 58 mi from campground

$165/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Simax Group Camp

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

41 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour in Crater Lake
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour in Crater Lake

41 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $20/person

Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River
Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River

51 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples
Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples

51 mi · 1.5 hr · from $89/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 21–Sep 25: RV & Tent $74–$164 per night

stays up to 28 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour in Bend Oregon
Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour in Bend Oregon

51 mi · 4 hr · from $140/person

Deschutes River Horse Ride
Deschutes River Horse Ride

51 mi · 2.5 hr · from $300/person

Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour
Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour

51 mi · 3 hr · from $140/person

Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour
Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour

51 mi · 4 hr · from $160/person

Night Sky Private Photo Tour
Night Sky Private Photo Tour

51 mi · 3 hr · from $215/person

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

3 sites · $164/night

Loops: AREA SIMAX GROUP CAMP (3)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15