High-elevation camping meets alpine lake access at this Forest Service campground, where sites sit at 5,400 feet elevation along the shores of Devils Lake. The campground operates seasonally from June through October, when snow clears from the Cascade Lakes Highway corridor. Walk-in tent sites and drive-in options with electric hookups accommodate different camping styles.
Three distinct loops serve different needs, with Loop A handling trailers and RVs, while Loop C works better for tent camping. Ella T. notes that "sites in B loop flood" during rain, making loop selection important for weather conditions. Most sites include natural screening from shrubs and trees, plus standard picnic tables and fire rings. The campground provides drinking water, restrooms with showers, and firewood sales.
Devils Lake offers direct water access for kayaks and canoes, with boat moorage available for visitors arriving by water. The location serves as a trailhead for South Sister summit attempts and connects to Pacific Crest Trail segments. Several dispersed camping areas operate nearby, including Sparks Lake Recreation Area and Soda Creek Campground. Road access requires navigating forest service routes that can become challenging in wet conditions.
Reservations help secure preferred sites during peak summer months, especially for RV spots with hookups.
Description
Devils Lake Campground campground offers ten hike-in, tent-only sites. Site parking is at the South Sisters/Devils Lake Trailhead. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites. Only foot or horse traffic is permitted on trails in this area. This campground is a gateway to the Three Sisters Wilderness and one of the most popular routes to hike South Sister. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include: $5 Day Pass Northwest Forest Pass Interagency Annual Pass Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age) Interagency Access Pass Interagency Military Pass Every Kid in a Park Pass Northwest Forest ePass
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDevils Lake Campground is located in Oregon near Deschutes National Forest
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel about 29 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), turn south (left) and turn at the sign for Devil's Lake trailhead.
Coordinates
44.03500005 N
121.76500082 W
Connectivity
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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
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 32 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 51 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 58 min from Corvallis, OR
- 3 hrs 5 min from Eugene, OR
