Cultus Lake Campground

63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
BEND, OR 97701

Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area

Please use caution when recreating in areas that were impacted by the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire. A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire. In some cases, these hazardous conditions may persist for several years after a fire. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, area closures and directions from agency personnel, and pay particular attention to these potential safety hazards. Be especially wary of hazard trees after rain events or during wind.

When recreating in a burned area:

LOOK UP for upslope burned areas, snags, and exposed rocks that may fall.
LOOK DOWN for debris from falling rocks, erosion – especially at road and trail edges, and ash pits (which may form from root pockets or stumps of burned trees).
LOOK AROUND. Be situationally aware. Check the weather before you travel, including at higher elevations. Wind, rain, ice and snow can increase the risk of tree fall, rock fall, slides and other hazards. Flash floods and landslide risks are elevated below severely burned areas.
LOOK BELOW the surface of standing water and moving water for floating logs, submerged trees and other debris, which can strike or entangle swimmers and boaters and damage other infrastructure.

*Read document below about impacted trails & recreation sites.*

See the Willamette National Forest for their information regarding the Cedar Creek Fire burned area on the Willamette National Forest.

Area(s):

Big Cove Boat-In Campground
Charlton Lake Trail
Clover - Lemish Tie Trail
Clover Meadow Trail
Corral Swamp Trail
Corral Swamp Trailhead
Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Cultus Lake
Cultus Lake Boating Site
Cultus Lake Campground
Cultus Lake Day Use Area
Cultus Lake Resort
Deer Lake Trail
Deer Lake Trailhead
Irish-Taylor Trailhead
Johnny Lake Trail
Lemish Lake Trail
Lemish Lake Trailhead
Lily Lake Trail
Little Cove Boat-In Campground
Little Cultus Boating Site
Little Cultus Campground
Little Cultus Lake
Many Lakes Trail
Many Lakes Trailhead
Metolius-Windigo Trail #99
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Irish Mtn.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Maiden Peak
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Three Sister
Snowshoe Lakes Trail
Teddy Lakes Trail
West Cultus Boat-In Campground
Winopee Lake Trail
Winopee Tie Trail
Winopee Trailhead
Maiden Lake Trail
Maiden Peak Trail
Moore Creek Trail

Overview

Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high speed motorized water craft. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Recreation

Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Campers have the option to launch their boat from a walk-in boat launch located within the campground or the more developed boat launch located within the day use area.

Facilities

Cultus Lake Campground offers visitors 55 campsites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs under 30 feet. Larger RVs are not recommended due to narrow roads and smaller campsite sizes. The majority of campsites are well-shaded by the tree canopy with many sites offering water-front access. This facility has a number of vault toilets interspersed throughout the campground while each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit.

Nearby Attractions

Cultus Lake Campground is located on the shore of Cultus Lake just a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway. The campground offers visitors access to boating on Cultus Lake, hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness and exploring the rich volcanic hisotry of Central Oregon's Cascades.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 53 camp sites:

Fire pit: 22 of 53 sites
Pets allowed: all 53 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Jean G

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Reviewed a month ago

Great spot. Great hosts.

Michael K

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Reviewed a month ago

Camp host was amazing. Campground was excellent and so peaceful. We rented a pontoon boat and went to other side of the lake and had the whole beach to ourselves. Our Labs were in heaven. If you have a large RV, if you can, I suggest you scout the sites before you choose. Some sites are a challenge for long RVs.

Karen B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This campground is really well maintained by very pleasant hosts. It's also really quiet and peaceful in September when crowds are low and the weather is nice.

Ann R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wonderful camp host, she did a great job. Nice weather, not too busy.

Darren F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

One of our favorite camping destinations! Sites right on the lake, good fishing, and usually quiet. Unfortunately, on our most recent trip, there was some sort of youth camp being hosted at the neighboring campground with screaming kids all day on the lake and well into the evening. We are all for kids getting off their devices and exploring nature but other guests are there to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. The noise levels (particularly the random/unnecessarily loud screaming and cursing) should have been better managed by the camp counselors and resort. Other than that, Cultus Lake campground is a consistently great place to camp!

Tessa C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp host were absolutely awesome, very helpful and friendly. They kept the bathrooms well stocked and clean.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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