The lake sits at just over 9,000 feet (2,700 m) elevation on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, as such the facilities located here are managed by that authority.

Access is restricted in the winter when roads are closed due to snow, generally December to early April.

Crescent Lake has 100 acres (40 ha), with an average depth of 10 feet (3.0 m).

However, the lake is shallow, which encourages weed growth and algae blooms, and makes it subject to late summer and winter fish kills.

Maverick Fork is a SNOTEL weather station near Crescent Lake.