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Crescent Lake isn’t itself a town, but a lake found in Deschutes National Forest. It is bordered by the Cascade Mountains on its eastern side. The lake, which was named in 1865, offers exceptional scenery and a chance for wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy nature or take photographs. The surrounding areas also offer a good amount of hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities. Camping is popular around the lake, and many people come for the waterfront campsites. Boating is a common pastime. Fishing is also excellent at Crescent Lake as two native trout species, kokanee salmon, and mountain whitefish, can all be found there. The brown trout, which isn’t native but was introduced to the lake, can also be caught.

The closest town to Crescent Lake is Crescent Lake Junction, which is actually an unincorporated community. The community originally helped maintain the trains and tracks that crossed through the area.

Crescent Lake and the surrounding areas are considered to be high desert. The area is generally a bit drier than other parts of Oregon, although it still rains frequently, and the lake sees a good amount of snow during the winter months. Although the weather is generally mild during the day, temperatures can dip below freezing at night.

Events Near Crescent Lake, Oregon

• Bend Summer Festival – This annual festival kicks off the summer season with live music; food carts; beer, wine, and spirits; and hundreds of booths showcasing fine artists and craftspeople who travel from all over to attend the festival.

• Oregon Truffle Festival – Every January during the peak of the truffle season, the city of Eugene hosts the only event of its kind in North America. It features lectures, cooking classes, chef dinners, and, of course, truffle hunting.

• Sisters Rodeo – Rodeo enthusiasts should head to the city of Sisters, approximately 90 miles north of Crescent Lake, for this annual event that is always held during the second weekend in June. Billed as the "Biggest Little Show in the World," the Sisters Rodeo features extreme bull riding, horse wrangling, steer wrestling, and more.