Cultus Lake Campground
Campground · 53 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 53
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,710 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high speed motorized water craft. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Recreation
Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Campers have the option to launch their boat from a walk-in boat launch located within the campground or the more developed boat launch located within the day use area.
Facilities
Cultus Lake Campground offers visitors 55 campsites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs under 30 feet. Larger RVs are not recommended due to narrow roads and smaller campsite sizes. The majority of campsites are well-shaded by the tree canopy with many sites offering water-front access. This facility has a number of vault toilets interspersed throughout the campground while each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit.Nearby Attractions
Cultus Lake Campground is located on the shore of Cultus Lake just a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway. The campground offers visitors access to boating on Cultus Lake, hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness and exploring the rich volcanic hisotry of Central Oregon's Cascades.
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
- 53 bookable sites
- 55 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2
Site types
- 53 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
55 campsites at Cultus Lake 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 | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 055 | Loop 1 | Management | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 Host | Loop 2 | Management | Back In | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 045 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 047 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 050 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 051 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 052 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 053 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 054 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Lakefront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
43.83770, -121.83335 · 43°50'15.7"N 121°50'0.0"W
Typical weather
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| 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, 6.4 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 Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cultus Lake Campground?
- Yes, Cultus Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cultus Lake Campground have?
- 55 sites in total, of which 53 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cultus Lake Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cultus Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cultus Lake Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Cultus Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Cultus Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Cultus Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cultus Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsite Rate: $32/night
- Premium Campsite Rate: $34/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 Cultus Lake Campground
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Cultus Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cow Meadow Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Quinn River Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crane Prairie Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Lava Lake 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Lake Campground 1.9 mi · Campground
- Little Cultus Lake 3 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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