Little Cultus Campground
Campground · Oregon · 28 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 28
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,771 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 – October 12, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 28 bookable sites
- 29 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2
Site types
- 28 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
29 campsites at Little Cultus Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 Host | Loop 1 | Management | — | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
43.80102, -121.86307 · 43°48'3.7"N 121°51'47.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.8 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 9.7 | 11.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Little Cultus Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Little Cultus Campground?
- Yes, Little Cultus Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Little Cultus Campground have?
- 29 sites in total, of which 28 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Little Cultus Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Little Cultus Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Little Cultus Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Little Cultus Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Little Cultus Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Little Cultus Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Little Cultus Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsite Rate: $27/night
- Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Restrictions:
- Maximum site spur length is 40 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.
Camping near Little Cultus Campground
- Quinn River Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cow Meadow Campground 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crane Prairie Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Cultus Lake 0.3 mi · Facility
- Elk Lake Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Irish-Taylor Trailhead 5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-323-1746
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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