Fishing and kayaking enthusiasts will find boat-in access to this Forest Service campground on Cultus Lake. The site requires watercraft to reach, eliminating vehicle traffic and creating a quieter camping environment accessible only to those willing to paddle or motor across the lake.
Cultus Lake Boat In Big Cove Campground operates under Forest Service management with nightly rates of $22-$24. Basic amenities include picnic tables and designated fire rings, while pets accompany campers who secure advance reservations. The Cultus Lake Boat In Little Cove Campground — Deschutes National Forest sits less than a mile away for campers comparing boat-in options on the same lake.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCultus Lake Boat In Big Cove Campground is located in Oregon near Sunriver
Directions
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.
Coordinates
43.84702 N
121.86557 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 23 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 50 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 58 min from Corvallis, OR
