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Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground

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Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires. Generators with an approved spark arrestor and fires or stoves that use liquid petroleum (LPG) fuels are permitted.

Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground is located near Bend in the Deschutes National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a lake nearby, offering opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and Lava River Cave.

Description

US Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest

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 - West 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 twelve 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.

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Location

Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground 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

43.83895 N
121.8903 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 12 min from Bend
3 hrs from Eugene
3 hrs 27 min from Albany
3 hrs 35 min from Corvallis

Ryan W.

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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Little Jamaica

Heard a local describe the campground beach as little Jamaica. It stuck with me, especially on a hot sunny day.

We enjoyed our 3 nights but glad to be out of there before the weekend. Not only was there campers who pulled up to the beach but day trippers who crowded in on Friday. We had some good neighbors and was peaceful. Every morning we woke up to wake boats heading out at 7:30am for glass water conditions. No big deal as we wake up early anyways.

Fishing wasn’t great but managed to troll up a few trout for lunch. Mackinaw weren’t cooperative.

The forest service instructions said to park our tow rig and trailer in designated parking at the ramp but we saw no such designated parking.

The fire rules were confusing. Posted on one of the campground bathrooms had a sign saying no fires, however the forest service website said that fires were allowed in designated campgrounds (Cultus was listed) and we spoke with the operators of the resort and they said the same thing about it being OK.

Come early or come late as there isn’t much trailer parking at the ramp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?

Camping at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground can cost between $22.00 and $24.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?

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 Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?

There are 12 campsites at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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