I was wondering about Crescent lake ? I know it's not in the BWCA but I was wanting to change it up a bit this year and stay somewhere besides Flour when we get out and relax. It looks interesting and I see where it has a campground. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Lots of info at Forest Service website. LINK LINK 2

Besides the campgrounds there is also a free "boat in" remote campsite on the lake. I’ve used the campground’s fishing pier in the past when I was camping with my nephew and didn’t have a boat or canoe. See second link provided by OldGreyGoose.

it's a nice lake with good walleye fishing between the islands on the south end. If you're using a motor boat be careful as there's a few rock piles just beneath the surface. I found out the hard way and took my lower unit out at 50 mph! it's a nice campground that has a nice swimming beach too. you get the BWCA feel even though its car camping. check out the sawbill campground too, its fantastic!

Thanks for all the great info.

quote Gravy33: "I was wondering about Crescent lake ? I know it's not in the BWCA but I was wanting to change it up a bit this year and stay somewhere besides Flour when we get out and relax. It looks interesting and I see where it has a campground. Any info would be greatly appreciated. "

You would like it Gravy, good walleye fishing and ocassional muskie. Beautiful lake also.

quote Basspro69: "

quote Gravy33: "I was wondering about Crescent lake ? I know it's not in the BWCA but I was wanting to change it up a bit this year and stay somewhere besides Flour when we get out and relax. It looks interesting and I see where it has a campground. Any info would be greatly appreciated. "

You would like it Gravy, good walleye fishing and ocassional muskie. Beautiful lake also."

Thanks BP Hope all is well your way !

Yes it is thanks, and to you also :-)

Nice campground. Lots of sites with lots of room between them. Some neat carry down or carry up sites. Just a handful on the lake.

quote OldGreyGoose: "Lots of info at Forest Service website. LINK LINK 2 "

Thanks Goose that was very helpful.

quote OldGreyGoose: "Lots of info at Forest Service website. LINK LINK 2 "

Thanks Goose that was very helpful.

Gravy, Crescent Lake is a great campground as mentioned. Many really nice sites and a few ideal lakeside sites. I don't think it's as heavily used as some either. The lake is beautiful and we had really good smallie action there. There are also some big walleyes in there. My buddy hooked a monster walleye twice (two different days)and got it up to the boat at water level where I could clearly see it and both times they broke his line. Little did I know that he was not familiar with the concept of adjustable drag on his reels. How big were they? My knees were shaking just seeing them.

I think you will really like it there.





A site we stayed at with a long gravel driveway and steps to your sunken living room. Nice site.





Another view of the site





A little landing right across the road from the campsite where you could put your boat or canoe, not part of any other campsite. The best fishing we had was around the points and islands very near the campground.

quote lindylair: "Gravy, Crescent Lake is a great campground as mentioned. Many really nice sites and a few ideal lakeside sites. I don't think it's as heavily used as some either. The lake is beautiful and we had really good smallie action there. There are also some big walleyes in there. My buddy hooked a monster walleye twice (two different days)and got it up to the boat at water level where I could clearly see it and both times they broke his line. Little did I know that he was not familiar with the concept of adjustable drag on his reels. How big were they? My knees were shaking just seeing them.


I think you will really like it there.







A site we stayed at with a long gravel driveway and steps to your sunken living room. Nice site.







Another view of the site







A little landing right across the road from the campsite where you could put your boat or canoe, not part of any other campsite. The best fishing we had was around the points and islands very near the campground. "

Those are some sweet pics . Thanks alot for the great information. Looking forward to trying this lake out especially for muskie.