Little Cultus 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

Little Cultus Lake Campground is located on Little Cultus Lake just south of Cultus Lake proper.

Recreation

Little Cultus Lake has a gentle sloping bottom making it ideal for wading and swimming while nearby hiking offer acces to the Three Sisters Wilderness. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

Facilities

There is a boat ramp at the campground, but please note there is a 10 mph speed limit on the lake. Most of the campsites are located under the tree canopy in close proximity to the lakeshore.

Natural Features

The lake spans 175 acres hosting rainbow and brook trout.

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 28 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 28 sites
Pets allowed: all 28 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 46.0 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 0.8 miles west on Forest Road 4635, then 1.7 south on Forest Road 4630, and then 1.0 miles west on Forest Road 4636

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

81 reviews

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Christine B

Loop:Loop 1

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Reviewed a month ago

Great location and very well kept most of the season, but definitely not as good in Sept as July

David D

Loop:Loop 2

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very nice, quiet, secluded campground. We were at the furthest loop and had the place to ourselves on a Thursday in mid September. Great little beach right off the campsite that was perfect for launching our kayaks. I caught my first Oregon brook trout!

Hannah K

Loop:Loop 1

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campground! Quiet and peaceful. Great Lake access. We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be coming back!

Deborah W

Loop:Loop 1

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Wonderful quiet campground. The host is considerate about his generator use as only a means to charge batteries and not disturb other campers beyond the basic time to take care of batteries. He keeps a calm and clean campground and explains rules in a fair and professional manner.

Gregory B

Loop:Loop 2

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Nice campground, but the website says water is available and that is not true. Recreation.gov description of this campground should say "no water".

April M

Loop:Loop 2

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We love our annual trip to little cultus! Great camp sites beautiful lake friendly hosts

Availability

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