Can you reserve a site at Sunset Cove Campground?

Yes, Sunset Cove Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Sunset Cove Campground have?

21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Sunset Cove Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Sunset Cove Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sunset Cove Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Sunset Cove Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Sunset Cove Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sunset Cove Campground, Oregon — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Located next to Odell Lake, Sunset Cove Campground is in the midst of sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks that provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing, boating, hiking and biking throughout the area.

Recreation

Odell Lake also offers beautiful campsites tucked away in thick forests and some excellent opportunities for water recreation as boating, fishing and wind surfing are all popular. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds as the lake can get rough. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on this body of water.

Facilities

Sunset Cove Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available. This campground offers a boat ramp with access to Odell Lake as well as a handful of first-come, first-served boat slips.

Natural Features

This area offers a beautiful mix of Oregon forest types with Douglas fir, white fir, hemlock and a few ponderosa pines towering over a variety of springtime flowers. Huckleberry is common in the underbrush of the campground. Wildlife found in the area include deer, elk, pine martens, ravens, native fish and an occasional black bear.

Diamond Peak stands as a sentinel over Odell Lake as one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest and the most prominent peak in the nearby Diamond Peak Wilderness. At an elevation of 8,744 feet, this shield volcano formed as the entire Cascades mountain range was undergoing volcanic activity and uplift.

Nearby Attractions

Campers can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, 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.

Visitors can enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. It is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

A nearby resort on Odell Lake offers lodging and a general store with camping supplies, coffee, snacks and fishing licenses.

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: April 11, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
20 bookable sites
21 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2, Middle

Site types

20 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

21 campsites at Sunset Cove Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
007	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
011	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
012	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
013	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
014	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
015	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
016	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
017	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
018	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
019	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
020	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
021	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
001 Multi	Middle	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	12	🐾
002 Host	Middle	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
003	Middle	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
004	Middle	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
005	Middle	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/ Crescent Cut-Off Road, then 6.2 miles north and west on Highway 58.

43.56252, -121.96369 · 43°33'45.1"N 121°57'49.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	42	46	56	63	73	74	68	55	41	34
Low °F	20	21	24	28	34	38	44	42	36	30	26	20
Precip in	5.7	4.7	3.3	1.9	1.8	1.0	0.5	0.5	1.0	2.6	4.7	6.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Sunset Cove Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sunset Cove Campground?: Yes, Sunset Cove Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sunset Cove Campground have?: 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Sunset Cove Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sunset Cove Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sunset Cove Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Sunset Cove Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Sunset Cove Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $25/night
Double Campsite Rate: $50/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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sunset Cove Campground

Princess Creek Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Lake Yurts 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Lake Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Lake Guard Station 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trapper Creek Campground 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Simax Group Camp 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Odell Lake 0.9 mi · Facility
Crescent Lake Boat Launch 4.2 mi · Facility
Simax Beach Picnic Area 4.3 mi · Facility
Crescent Lake Guard Station 4.3 mi · Facility
Trapper Creek Boat Launch 4.3 mi · Facility
Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58) 4.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Sunset Cove Campground