Surrounded by dense forests of tall Douglas fir, White fir and Ponderosa pines, Crescent Lake is a popular hangout place where you can enjoy swimming, water skiing, and boating. Fishing for the Kokanee, Mackinaw, German Browns, and Rainbows is the most popular recreation at Crescent Lake. There are many beautiful trails in the deep forest which offer spectacular views of the area and are ideal for bird watching. Located within close vicinity to Crescent Lake vacation homes are 4 huge Crescent Lake Campgrounds which feature sheltered picnic spots and plethora of interesting recreational activities like hiking and fishing. Those who plan to visit Crescent Lake during winters can indulge in Downhill Snow-Skiing, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing and more. Just a short drive from the town is a secluded Gold Beach, which offers sunbathing, beach games and evening campfires with water temperatures reaching 70 degrees.

Crescent Lake boasts several quality restaurants known for their great food and warm hospitality. Here, you can treat your taste buds to sumptuous local dishes and a wide array of mouthwatering international fare ranging from Chinese to Italian, Mexican, Spanish and Japanese. Besides, you can also dig in to some of the freshly prepared sea delicacies. Crescent Lake also has a handful of bars which are mostly limited to the fine resorts and vacation rentals Crescent Lake OR . Shopping options in the town are very few; consisting of general stores, boutiques and galleries where you can buy exquisite gift items and memorabilia to take back home.