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Link Creek

Link Creek is located near Sisters, Oregon, within the Deschutes National Forest. The area features forested terrain with nearby lakes and streams. Campers can explore the scenic beauty of the Cascade Mountains and visit attractions like Suttle Lake and Black Butte Ranch, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

National Forest

Deschutes National Forest

Overview

Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in the summer months, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter months. Numerous hiking mountain biking trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding area. The 3.2 mile Suttle Lake Loop Trail meanders through the developed recreation areas on Suttle Lake. The trail is relatively flat and follows the wooded shoreline of the lake, providing opportunities for fishing or picnicking along the way. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Suttle Lake.

Natural Features

Suttle Lake is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest. The lake is deep and clear. The lake covers an area of 253 acres and has an average depth of 44 feet. It sustains an excellent population of naturally reproducing kokanee, brown trout, whitefish, and crayfish. Link Creek, which empties into Suttle Lake, is shallow and clear enough to view spawning fish. Lake Creek flows eastward from Suttle Lake and eventually joins the Metolius River. In autumn, the local vine maple trees display brilliant orange, red and yellow foliage.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

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.

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Location

Link Creek is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

Travel approximately 13 miles northwest of Sisters on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070/Suttle Lake Campgrounds. Travel less than 1/2 mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right to Link Creek.

Address

P.O. BOX 249
Sisters, OR 97759

Coordinates

44.4158333 N
121.7552778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Peaceful Mountain Lake

Link Creek Campground is located on the west end of Suttle Lake, which is a beautiful mountain lake surrounded by evergreens. The off-season night we spent there was uncrowded and quiet. There's a trail all around the lake, although we did not hike it this time. We also were sorry we didn't bring our tandem kayak, because it would have made for beautiful exploring. We went over to Suttle Lake Lodge one evening, and found some great live music. Then we were happy to go back and sleep in our Westfalia. The sites are spaced pretty far apart, but there's not much undergrowth to provide privacy. Fortunately everyone was nice and quiet.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Link Creek by Thomas B., June 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Link Creek by Thomas B., June 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Link Creek by Thomas B., June 13, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

A Party around Suttle Lake, OR

Link Creek, Suttle Lake has a unique explosion of camp sites all around. We happen to be on the west side of the lake with a handful of friends while our other handful went glamping in one of the several cabins on the east side. Day to day, we had a blast swimming, boating and creating trails of floaties (this was not a hiking trip). We rode canoes on the lake and didn't feel like the canoe/boat relationship hit heads. Our one complaint about the west side is the stinky toilets but has any campsite made non-stinky toilets? Hardly something reasonable to complain about. If you love lodging or pitching a tent. Suttle Lake has tons of trails and lake fun. Fishing on the east side is better than the west. I talked to a few fishing shops and friends to find that out. We took advantage of the lodge and restaurant for our friends birthday. We managed to pack in pinatas, rentals of all types of flotation devices, full bar, delicious food and friendly staff. We're only hoping we can get a spot for next year before it sells out!

Happy Camping!

-Wisher

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Link Creek by Luke W., October 5, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Link Creek?

    Camping at Link Creek can cost between $33.49 and $58.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Link Creek?

    Link Creek allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Link Creek?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Link Creek, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Link Creek?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Link Creek?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Link Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Link Creek, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Link Creek?

    There are 34 campsites at Link Creek and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts