Public Campground
Cultus Lake Boat In Big Cove Campground — Deschutes National Forest
Cultus Lake Boat In Big Cove Campground is located in the Deschutes National Forest near Cultus Lake. The terrain consists of forested areas with a lakefront setting. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and hiking trails in the surrounding forest.
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
Detours Nearby
Cultus Lake Campground
42 min away
Irish & Taylor Lakes
52 min away
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
Location
Cultus Lake Boat In Big Cove Campground — Deschutes National Forest is located in Oregon
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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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
