Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
Campground · 6 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 6
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,699 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high sped motorized water craft. Cultus Lake West Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Facilities
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground is one of three boat-in or hike-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake. The campground is in a very rustic setting next to the water with six sites available.
Natural Features
Cultus Lake is a natural glacier-formed Lake. This is a recreational lake and is popular for water skiing, sailing, jet skiing, and boating.
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: June 13, 2025 – September 21, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 6 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 6 Boat In
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
6 campsites at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | — | Boat In | — | — | Boat In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles. There is a large paved parking area with a dock and two boat ramps which is adjacent to the Cultus Lake Campground.
43.84702, -121.86557 · 43°50'49.3"N 121°51'56.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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, 5.3 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 Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground?
- Yes, Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground have?
- 6 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsite Rate: $22/night
- Campers park in the Cultus Lake Campground boat launch parking lot within the campground for no additional fee
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
Camping near Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Cultus Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Quinn River Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cow Meadow Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crane Prairie Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Cultus Lake 3.1 mi · Facility
- Elk Lake Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
- Irish-Taylor Trailhead 5.5 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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