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Crescent

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Crescent is a National Forest campground near Prairie City, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Prairie City, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Crescent sits inside Malheur National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness: A rustic campground on Crescent Creek used as a base for visiting the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, with creek fishing and wildlife viewing. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,000 ft

44.2816, -118.5448 in Grant. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Crescent?
No. Crescent is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Crescent?
Camping at Crescent is free.
Is there drinking water at Crescent?
No. Crescent has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Crescent?
The stay limit at Crescent is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Crescent?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Crescent. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Crescent?
Crescent is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Crescent

First-come Trout Farm Prairie City · National Forest Season Mid to late May or early June (water on) to Early to mid-October (water off) Fee Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $4 per night First-come Murray Prairie City · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $4 First-come Strawberry Prairie City · National Forest Season Mid to late May or early June (water on) to Early to mid-October (water off) Fee Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $4 per night First-come Slide Creek Prairie City · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Prairie City and campgrounds in Grant.

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