Crescent Bar Recreation Area

The Crescent Bar Recreation Area, also known as CBRA, is located in Central Washington near the town of Quincy. It is owned by the Grant County Public Utility District, which strives to keep the property clean and well kept. CBRA is well known for its views of the Columbia River, the water sports/boating opportunities, and for the golf course it contains on the property. CBRA has been in business since the year 2018. Visitors often visit the town while in this area. Quincy is well known for the Gorge Amphitheater, where concert goers sometimes perform. Quincy is also known for having many wineries and outdoor activities.

About

Grant County Public Utility District owns the Crescent Bar Recreation Area (CBRA). There are 55 sites at CBRA, and each one can be used for both RVs or for a more traditional tent camping style. All sites are full hookups and have the space necessary to accommodate different sizes of RVs. The hookups provide water, sewer, and electricity. There is a bathhouse available for all guests who choose to stay on the property. Guests are allowed to have up to two vehicles, one RV trailer, and one water vessel trailer per site. Each site can have up to eight people. Visitors are welcome to bring any pets with them to the campsite, but the pets must remain on a leash.

One of the aesthetically-prominent features of the surrounding area is the Columbia River that encompasses the campground. Guests can enjoy a day of boating or other water recreational activities if they would like to. There are two-boat ramp access areas on the Crescent Bar Island that visitors can launch off of. If a guest would rather stay on land, there is a walking trail along the river's edge that can provide scenery along its path. Guests can also choose to stroll around the park and view the wildlife. Another unique feature of CBRA is the golf course that they have directly on the property. Guests can enjoy a 9-hole round of golf at any time of the year. CBRA offers a variety of water rentals, including jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and boats. Golf carts are also available for rent for those planning on a round of golf. There is a store on the property that sells refreshments, golf products, and apparel.

Culture

The Crescent Bar Recreation Area strives to create a family-friendly environment. There are many families who come and stay to participate in the variety of water features. CBRA tries to cater towards this family-friendly environment by offering water rentals, providing activities, and trying to keep the grounds clean and safe. CBRA has set quiet hours for all who attend this campground that ranges from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM in order to help create the atmosphere they are aiming for and to make sure that those who stay can have a greater assurance of a night's rest.

For family reunions, family gatherings, or other events that guests want to put on, there are shelter reservations available for use. There are pavilions for groups under 35 people, which are available to be rented out by guests at an additional cost of $50 per day. The Gorge Amphitheater is something nearby in the town of Quincy that has occasionally drawn a crowd of concert-goers to perform at, to which guests can visit and watch said performances.

CBRA is known for its natural views of the Columbia River, the often temperate weather, the day-use parks, and its 9-hole golf course. There are many amenities in the surrounding area, which can provide an entertaining atmosphere for guests. Guests have left many reviews about their time they have spent on the campground. Guests have left many reviews about the campground. Some mention how the campground is "modern," "spacious." One guest mentioned that "there are plenty of activities for all. Bike riding, walking trails, boating, fishing, and golf courses are all set along the Columbia River." Overall, the campsite has generally positive reviews.

History

Grant County Public Utility District owns the property of Crescent Bar Recreation Area and has put in significant work to improve it. The area had been worked on in order to make this recreation area for a few years and was finished in the year 2018, making CBRA relatively new when compared to other campgrounds in the region. Before the park was a campground, it was only a 9-hole golf course open for people to play on. The property had been a golf course since the early 1970s, but the district decided that it was time to convert it into something new. The campground was later added, as well as other additions as time went on. Today, it is a campground that people can visit to be around nature, spend time in the river, and get away from busier towns and lifestyles.