Crescent Lake (Oregon) facts for kids
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Crescent Lake at sunrise with Odell Butte in the background
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| Location | Klamath County, Oregon |
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| Type | Natural lake (with dam) |
| Primary inflows | Summit Creek |
| Primary outflows | Crescent Creek |
| Catchment area | 57 sq mi (150 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
| Max. width | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Surface area | 4,547 acres (18.40 km2) |
| Average depth | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Max. depth | 265 ft (81 m) |
| Water volume | 566,600 acre-feet (698,900,000 m3) |
| Residence time | 13 years |
| Shore length1 | 12.4 mi (20.0 km) |
| Surface elevation | 4,839 ft (1,475 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Crescent Lake is a beautiful natural lake located in Oregon, United States. You can find it on the eastern side of the Cascade Range, which is a big mountain chain. It's in the northwest part of Klamath County. The lake is shaped like a crescent moon, which is how it got its name!
Near the lake, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast, are the small community of Crescent Lake Junction and the Crescent Lake State Airport. Two explorers, Byron J. Pengra and William Holman Odell, named the lake in July 1865.
Fun at Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is a great place for outdoor adventures! It's part of the Deschutes National Forest, a huge area of protected land with lots of trees and wildlife. The area has many trails perfect for hiking, riding horses, or mountain biking. There are also special areas where you can drive off-road vehicles.
Camping and Boating
You'll find several developed campsites and boat ramps around the lake. These spots make it easy to enjoy activities like sailing and water skiing. Camping by the lake is also a popular way to spend time outdoors.
Fishing in the Lake
Fishing is a favorite activity at Crescent Lake. Many different types of fish live here.
Here are some of the fish you might find:
- Rainbow trout
- Kokanee salmon (a type of salmon)
- Mountain whitefish
- Brown trout (this fish was brought here from other places)
- Bull trout (this fish is considered a threatened species, meaning it needs protection)
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