Contorta Flat Campground, Crescent, OR

Contorta Flat Campground is located in the Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (1 hr 36 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,884 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $17.00 to $38.00.

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Campsite Reviews (35)

3.8 out of 5

5 star		49%
4 star		14%
3 star		17%
2 star		6%
1 star		14%

@JeneeH2F9A73E4 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #7

This is hands down one of my favorite spots. The water is beautiful and you have a great view. Ive been fortunate enough to camp here when its not busy however this time it was packed and had a lot of people walking through our campsite (007) to get to the water and lose dogs running around (not very peaceful). Mosquitoes are extremely bad in this area so come prepared.

@CelesteMFA1F0B · Camped on Oct 5, 2023 at Campsite #15

Wonderful place. I love contorta.

@LaurenSECAD0D6 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful place, lovely swimming, crystal clear water. Highly recommend.

@EmilyH5510816 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #4

Campground was clean and mostly quiet with respectful campers. Toilets were pretty full but surprisingly not too smelly and I was camped right next to them. Only smelly when the lid was up when actively in use.

@SueH9545177 · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #13

We had a very quiet, peaceful stay at the campground. It would it been perfect had it not been for the thunderstorms that rolled in in the afternoons. It was still a beautiful sight to see.

@Stephanie92932 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #13

Loved this campground. Super clean toilets. Our site (#13) felt pretty private and had excellent access to the water. Views of the lake and mountains are killer.

@JeremyS8080381 · Camped on Aug 17, 2022 at Campsite #8

The description on the Recreation dot gov website is accurate, this really is a hidden gem. Just be sure to bring extra drinking water if you're doing an extended stay.

@EricH5653683 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #13

The campground itself and bathrooms were very well kept and you get a very nice view of the lake but make sure to bring some bug spray

@JoAnnaE3400479 · Camped on Jun 22, 2022 at Campsite #7

One of our favorite spots in Central Oregon. Camping there never disappoints. The camp hosts were wonderful this year.

@ChrisE4070057 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #9

Great hidden campground. Got lucky with the weather and had spectacular views in the morning. Was a bit tough to find in the dark. Don’t trust Google Maps with the location it has the Contorta Group site mixed up with the regular campground. Use the GPS coordinates to get there instead.

@ChrisE717 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #9

@NicholeB981918 · Camped on Aug 22, 2021 at Campsite #15

Very well kept campground. The bathrooms were very clean as well and stocked. The only issue I had was when the pavement ends it’s a very bumpy ride for the last 3 miles. Don’t plan on going over 15 mph if your pulling a camper. Beautiful scenery and close to some many northwest wonderlands to mention.

@NicholeB359 · Camped on Aug 22, 2021 at Campsite #15

@ChrisC185 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #12

There was NO information about the pavement ending and having to drive on a very bad dirt road for over 3 miles. It was a very bad rough washboard road and very, very dusty. We were pulling a trailer and if we had known the road situation, we never would have booked a site there. Also, there was no information as to how low the lake was and how very very dusty (1 inch plus) it was on the ground. It was the worst campground we have ever seen.

@ChrisC9047590 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #12

@JerryD9423734 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #5

The problem with the campground is a lot of people are reserving spots, not showing up and not cancelling. There were quite a few vacant spots available. You people need to do like motels do. If you don't show up on the first night you need to cancel their reservation and keep their money. Then put it back on line to be reserved. It appeared that your campground host is not enforcing this. That host should be letting you know on her tour of the campgrounds so you can put it back on line to be reserved. The host should pull the reservation card at each camp spot so people would know they could use the spot. We have been going to this campground for many years and under the latest guidelines it is extremely difficult to plan a vacation and coordinate with the reservation guidelines.

@JerryD486 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #5

@JennyT960 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #2

Campsites are close,( urban camping) garbage was overflowing, bathrooms not the greatest. Lady running the camps had 5 other camps. So she’s not to blame..No camp host.. only thing going for this camp was the beach..

@JennyT9435641 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #2

@LyndsayT391183 · Camped on Jun 12, 2021 at Campsite #15

If you are someone who is really looking to get away from people and the city, this is it. The drive in was not as expected; we drove 7 miles on a dirt road, which lead us to the hidden campground. There were very few signs, which was concerning, considering we have never been there before. We were in site 15, Southern Edge, which was further from the lake, but still very close. We did encounter many mosquitos, but the spot was still very nice and quiet. There was one vault bathroom, which was well maintained. Not sure if we would stay again, but it is a good, isolated campground.

@LyndsayT285 · Camped on Jun 12, 2021 at Campsite #15

@SarahR817 · Camped on Jun 10, 2021 at Campsite #7

Great campsite! Beautiful views.

@LisaM347 · Camped on Jun 10, 2021 at Campsite #13

Very pretty campground and clean.

@LisaM2898345 · Camped on Jun 10, 2021 at Campsite #13

Very pretty campground and clean.

@AlisonW518 · Camped on Jun 5, 2021 at Campsite #2

was not told campsite # 2 was a walk in campsite , the mosquitos were unbearable and the wind blew the entire time. when you are concerned about eating a mosquito every time you take a bite of your food, it's time to go home. had to park vehicle right in front of the bathrooms. the lake and views were beautiful. made reservations for 2 nights went home after one.

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