Simax Group Camp, Crescent, OR

Simax Group Camp is located in the Crescent Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest (1 hr 17 min southwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 4,893 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 3 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Fees range from $57.00 to $147.00.
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@BrittneyG4609B · Camped on Jul 13, 2024 at Campsite #PAV1
Beautiful campground, reserved all sites and pavilion for a long weekend with friends and family. Ample space for all, clean facilities and easy access to an amazing sandy beach. Camp host Liz was friendly and helpful.
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Jun 21, 2023 at Campsite #B
Campsite B by the lake is a gem. We wished the Men's room was more than just a one-holer, but overall everything was fabulous.
@SusanaE5819532 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #C
Beautiful and clean campsite, I would love to camp here again!
@RonaldS5698545 · Camped on Aug 28, 2021 at Campsite #C
We have stayed at this Group Camp on and off for the past 20 years. This year was by far the worst experience. 1) Showers have always been available at this Group Camp. When we booked the reservation a year in advance, showers were advertised. Upon arrival we found out that the showers were closed. This was not communicated to us in advance by email, phone or on the rec.gov website. 2) The restroom facilities were filthy and not being maintained properly. The large garbage can in the women's and men's restroom was not emptied for our entire stay, even though there were dirty diapers and other items in them. The toilets and sinks were not wiped down as we made it a point to observe the condition everyday. Walls around the toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned the entire summer. The floor was covered in dirt and who knows what else. A facility card on the restroom door was checked off as the restroom being "scrubbed" everyday by the person that was supposed to be cleaning them. That was a total fabrication. The only thing the maintenance person did was drop off extra toilet tissue and empty small trash cans into the larger one.
@RonaldS356 · Camped on Aug 28, 2021 at Campsite #C
We have stayed at this Group Camp on and off for the past 20 years. This year was by far the worst experience. 1) Showers have always been available at this Group Camp. When we booked the reservation a year in advance, showers were advertised. Upon arrival we found out that the showers were closed. This was not communicated to us in advance by email, phone or on the rec.gov website. 2) The restroom facilities were filthy and not being maintained properly. The large garbage can in the women's and men's restroom was not emptied for our entire stay, even though there were dirty diapers and other items in them. The toilets and sinks were not wiped down as we made it a point to observe the condition everyday. Walls around the toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned the entire summer. The floor was covered in dirt and who knows what else. A facility card on the restroom door was checked off as the restroom being "scrubbed" everyday by the person that was supposed to be cleaning them. That was a total fabrication. The only thing the maintenance person did was drop off extra toilet tissue and empty small trash cans into the larger one.
@ROSSP680 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #C
Our group stayed 7 nights total. We expected there to be working showers. Camp host said the pipes were broken. There was a sign that said closed do to covid. The website said there would be working showers when I booked the site. The sink faucets in both bathrooms were not working properly. The bathrooms were filthy and smelly and were not cleaned the entire time we were there even though they were marked as such. Garbage cans in the bathrooms were never dumped. The only thing done was to supply toilet paper. There was garbage in our campsite when we arrived. I have stayed there off and on for the last 18 years and it has never been this bad. When we leave the site we leave our site spotless. I have not seen any improvements or upkeep to the site to demand the price that it costs to stay there. We love the location and the convenienced the showers provided for our kids. It would also be nice if something could be done about the dust. Some sort of ground cover. I know it's camping but he whole site is dirt and dust.
@ROSSP5634647 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #C
Our group stayed 7 nights total. We expected there to be working showers. Camp host said the pipes were broken. There was a sign that said closed do to covid. The website said there would be working showers when I booked the site. The sink faucets in both bathrooms were not working properly. The bathrooms were filthy and smelly and were not cleaned the entire time we were there even though they were marked as such. Garbage cans in the bathrooms were never dumped. The only thing done was to supply toilet paper. There was garbage in our campsite when we arrived. I have stayed there off and on for the last 18 years and it has never been this bad. When we leave the site we leave our site spotless. I have not seen any improvements or upkeep to the site to demand the price that it costs to stay there. We love the location and the convenienced the showers provided for our kids. It would also be nice if something could be done about the dust. Some sort of ground cover. I know it's camping but he whole site is dirt and dust.
@MattM4094344 · Camped on Jul 28, 2019 at Campsite #PAV1
our camp host was magnificent. WE accidentally booked just the covered picnic area and he was able to come up with a solution to help my family camping trip. I absolutely thank him 100 percent. Your online area and description of that area is wrong. though.
@MattM512 · Camped on Jul 28, 2019 at Campsite #PAV1
our camp host was magnificent. WE accidentally booked just the covered picnic area and he was able to come up with a solution to help my family camping trip. I absolutely thank him 100 percent. Your online area and description of that area is wrong. though.
@RachelD752 · Camped on Jul 26, 2019 at Campsite #A
Access to the lake was somewhat difficult but the site was clean and the bathrooms were easily accessible.
@RachelD2123141 · Camped on Jul 26, 2019 at Campsite #A
Access to the lake was somewhat difficult but the site was clean and the bathrooms were easily accessible.

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