Aptly named for its shape, Crescent Lake is a 4,008-acre lake that rests on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains in the Deschutes National Forest in Klamath County. Formed by a glacial deposit thousands of years ago, Crescent Lake offers a range of recreational activities from boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking around the perimeter. The lake is a popular fishing destination with an abundance of kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, and various types of trout. It has 12 miles of sandy beaches and wooded shoreline that make for excellent camping, picnicking, and fin with the family.

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