Simax Group Camp
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 5
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Simax Group Camp open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Simax Group Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.
West Bend Area Trail Closures
Agency closure covering Deschutes National Forest · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Cave Resource Protection Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-02 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes 14-Day Camping Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-25-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-24-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 5 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,895 ft
- Near CrescentCrescent Ranger District · Deschutes National Forest
Simax Group Campground is located on the northeast end of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, offering visitors some of the most beautiful scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities. Designed as a fully accessible campground, the four group sites and large picnic pavilion provide all visitors with ample opportunities to explore the area's diverse lush forest and spectacular surroundings.
Local outfitters
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina7 mi away
- Diamond Lake Resort26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Simax Group Camp
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
35° / 20°
14 wet · 10 snow
Feb
38° / 21°
13 wet · 9 snow
Mar
42° / 24°
14 wet · 8 snow
Apr
46° / 28°
11 wet · 4 snow
May
55° / 34°
9 wet · 1 snow
Jun
63° / 38°
6 wet
Jul
73° / 44°
3 wet
Aug
74° / 42°
3 wet
Sep
68° / 36°
5 wet
Oct
55° / 30°
9 wet · 1 snow
Nov
41° / 26°
14 wet · 6 snow
Dec
34° / 20°
15 wet · 10 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Odell Lake-East, OR, 3.8 mi away at 4,800 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Bechtel Shelter
~15 min drive
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Windy Group Camp
~7 min drive
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Maiden Peak Ski Cabin
~17 min drive
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Sunset Cove Campground
~8 min drive
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Gold Lake Sno Shelter
~17 min drive
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Trapper Creek Campground
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Fuji Shelter
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