Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground

I have been camping at Cultus for over 50 years. I have stayed west side and east side. I know big cove as “Mosquito Cove,” it’s been that long. I love the lake and have chosen it above many other vacation spots. Besides, my grandfather helped cut in the original campsites on the lake as well as other lakes along the highway. The preservation of these lakes and campgrounds is dear to my heart. However, the camping experience is diminished without the ability to have a campfire in a designated ring on the west side. Certainly, a ban this year is prudent and warranted. But I would like to see campfires on the west side again. I don’t know what it takes to make that happen again, but I would like to see progress toward enhancing the camping experience for future generations. Six generations in my family know the camping experience and it’s why we continue to camp in tents instead of tearing down the environment for luxury resorts. The Forest Service has always treated west side campers differently than east side, and often for good reason. But I am certain we can return to a great family experience in the future. I will continue to come to Cultus for as long as I can.

Too windy to get there. Check the marine forecast before you show up. Even on this small lake.

Beautiful sight, clean and peaceful. Restroom between sights 2 and 3.

We are supposed to have free parking for our vehicle on the east side of Cultus Lake where you drive in and put in your boat. However, the forest service still put a nasty warning note on our car. That is not ok.

We are supposed to have free parking for our vehicle on the east side of Cultus Lake where you drive in and put in your boat. However, the forest service still put a nasty warning note on our car. That is not ok.

The entire cove can get busy with boats, skiers, and tubers. So it was loud and busy during the day, but things quited down as it got closer to dark.