Perry South Campground

Show on map503-464-8515
Montgomery Rd
Culver, OR 97734

Overview

Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest.



It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the area's scenic beauty and year-round recreational activities.

Recreation

Fishing and motorized boating top the list of recreational activities for visitors. Hikers should be sure to check out nearby Balancing Rocks Overlook, just west of Perry South Campground.



Water enthusiasts of all types will enjoy the opportunities available. Motorized and non-motorized boats share the vicinity with swimmers and water skiers braving the cold, clear waters of Lake Billy Chinook. The day use are is a parking fee area; daily parking passes are $5. PGE also honors the NW Forest Pass and the America the Beautiful Passes. Boat slips are reservable with your campsite reservation.

Facilities

Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment.


The campground has a boat ramp, and dock space is available by reservation.

Natural Features

Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area. The lake, created by Round Butte Dam, fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes Rivers.


Within these three large arms is 72 miles of shoreline, supporting fish habitats for bass, trout, salmon, whitefish, suckers, minnows and dace.


Rugged hills and a diverse evergreen forest surround the lake, providing homes for mammals such as mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit and cougars.

Contact Info

Between 05/22/2026 and 09/13/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (541) 325-5315 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2026 to 05/28/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (541) 325-5292 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors may want to explore the Tam-a-lau Trail, a scenic hike that starts on a peninsula at the confluence of the Crooked River and the Deschutes River in Cove Palisades State Park.

Under the designation of a Wild and Scenic River, nearby Metolius River is nestled in a forested valley west of Mt. Jefferson. Its clear, cold and constant waters support flyfishing and whitewater boating.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.

Charges & Cancellations

A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see the Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.

Camp site features

Across 84 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 84 sites
  • Picnic table: all 84 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 84 sites
  • ADA accessible: 9 of 84 sites
  • Longest RV: 50 ft
  • Largest party: 12 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent

Fees

Payment in-full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A non-refundable online reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Directions

From Sisters, travel 5.6 miles northwest on Hwy 20. Continue 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 2.6 miles northwest of Forest Road 64.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

97 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
20
3 stars
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2 stars
11
1 stars
4
robert h
Loop:Hike-To
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Other than a few Smokey days. The vacation was great. We go every year.
Andrew T
Loop:Lowe
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Other than evacuations from the fire, the site was very nice and my little girls loved it. Sites are all a little tight but its pretty quiet and well maintained.
Brad H
Loop:Docks
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The campground is nice but the reservations system is terrible. We were up till mid-night so we could try and get good sites. When we got there we were expecting all of the sites to be full because it was so difficult to get a site. The reality was that the lower sites were vacant for the majority of the time we were there and we were the for 11 days. Your system need to be corrected.
Brad H
Loop:Lowe
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Stop the reservation requirement. It's a nigh mare to get a reservation and then when you show up most of the sites are vacant. First come first served is much easier and the customers will be happier.
Brad H
Loop:Lowe
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The reservation process is ridiculous. Nothing is available when trying to reserve a site unless you want something on the upper side of the road. When you got there the place was pretty empty. The reservation process needs to be revised. It used to be first come first served and they need to go back to that. Then the lower sites were always occupied and we did not need to walk so far to get to the water or the boats.
CLIFTON H
Loop:Lowe
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Reviewed 4 months ago
GREAT TIME
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Season dates

Peak season

May 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

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Peak season

May 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028

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