Can you reserve a site at Blue Bay?

Yes, Blue Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Blue Bay have?

25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Blue Bay?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Blue Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Bay.

Are campfires allowed at Blue Bay?

Campfires are allowed at Blue Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Blue Bay, Oregon — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas make it a popular destination for individual and group camping excursions.

Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in the summer months, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Numerous non-motorized trails can be accessed from the campground and in the surrounding area. The 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Loop Trail meanders through the developed recreation areas on Suttle Lake. The trail follows the wooded shoreline of the lake, providing opportunities for fishing or picnicking along the way.

For fishing, boats are most commonly used on Suttle Lake. Float tubes are adequate, and wading is possible in some areas. A few areas are fishable from shore. The lake sustains an excellent population of naturally reproducing kokanee, brown trout, whitefish and crayfish.

The campground has a shallow boat ramp area, and most campsites have easy access to the waterfront. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Suttle Lake.

Facilities

Blue Bay Campground offers standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

Suttle Lake is surrounded by mixed conifer forest. Its waters are deep and clear, formed in a terminal moraine, deposited by glacial ice about 25,000 years ago.

Lake Creek flows eastward from Suttle Lake to the Metolius River. The clear, cold Metolius flows north from headwater springs through diverse coniferous forests and a volcanic landscape with extinct volcanoes, cinder cones, calderas and ancient lava flows.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, lakes, reservoirs, wild and scenic rivers and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 – September 28, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
24 bookable sites
25 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: AREA BLUE BAY

Site types

24 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at Blue Bay

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	36 ft	6	🐾
002	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	36 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	28 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	30 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	36 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	34 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
014	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
016	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
018 HOST	AREA BLUE BAY	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
019	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	24 ft	6	🐾
020	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	30 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	30 ft	6	🐾
022	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
023	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
024	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA BLUE BAY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Sisters, travel approximately 13 miles northwest on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070 (Suttle Lake Campgrounds). Travel just less than 1/2-mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right.

44.42000, -121.73194 · 44°25'12.0"N 121°43'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	12.0	8.0	8.9	6.6	4.6	2.8	0.7	0.6	2.6	6.4	11.3	12.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Blue Bay

Can you reserve a site at Blue Bay?: Yes, Blue Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Blue Bay have?: 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Blue Bay?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Blue Bay?: Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Bay.
Are campfires allowed at Blue Bay?: Campfires are allowed at Blue Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Blue Bay also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Blue Bay's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $30/night
Double Campsite Rate: $60/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Day Use: $5/vehicle/day at Blue Bay Boating Site

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 50 feet.
The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Blue Bay

South Shore 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Scout Lake 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Link Creek 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp Sherman Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Rest Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jack Creek Campground 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
Camp Sherman Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
Allingham Campground 5.8 mi · Campground
Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20) 6 mi · Facility
Smiling River Campground 6.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 541-323-1746
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.

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