Anglers and paddlers find direct lake access at Cultus Lake Campground, a US Forest Service facility operating from mid-April through late September in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and offers both drive-in and boat-in sites, though reviewers note the access road can be rough.
Sites sit among fir trees near the lakeshore, providing shade and lake proximity that Matt B. describes as "lots of shade & beach area to play." The campground maintains clean facilities with drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station. Fellow campers tend to be respectful, and the grounds stay well-maintained throughout the season. Cell service reaches the area for those needing connectivity.
Weekends fill quickly, so campers planning lake activities should arrive before Friday. The nearby resort provides cabin rentals, watercraft rentals, and a cafe for additional convenience. Firewood is available on-site, and campfires are permitted in designated areas.
For those preferring smaller crowds, the area offers pet-friendly options around Deschutes National Forest including boat-in sites at nearby Little Cove Campground.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCultus Lake 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.
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701
Coordinates
43.8376972 N
121.8333472 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 50 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 17 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 24 min from Corvallis, OR
