Link Creek
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 30 |
| Yurts | 3 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 12 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 12 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Link Creek Campground offers tent and RV campsites, as well as yurts. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Electrical hookups are not available. The yurts are equipped with electricity. While the campsites are pet-friendly, unfortunately pets are not permitted within the yurts. The yurts are available for reservation year-round. Housekeeping is reduced to 2-3 days from November - March. Each is equipped with a bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Visitors need to bring their own linens and eating essentials. They each have a light, a wall heater, and 1 - 110 electrical outlet.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Deschutes National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Single Campsite Rate: $25/night. Double Campsite Rate: $36/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $27/night. Yurts (Year-Round): $64/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. |
| Rules | Maximum site spur length is 50 feet. The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures. |
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Sisters, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.4158° N, 121.7553° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBench
25 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West
34 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
34 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redpoint ↗ | 28.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 30.4 mi |
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Explore
Video
Video Tour of Link Creek Campground on Suttle Lake - Oregon (PNCVT)
Worth a stop
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.
- 11 miCabot Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.3 miMckenzie River Trailhead - Upper ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSuttle Lake Loop3.6 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.4 miDark Lake0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miTwo Lakes1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miLake Creek4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miSuttle Tie ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.7 miTrail 14 - Suttle Lake Loop ↗8.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 4.5 miMount Washington Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 54,406 acres
- 5.3 miMount Jefferson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 109,098 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Santiam Pass Ski LodgeBuilding · Sisters · 5.4 mi
- Camp Sherman Community HallBuilding · Camp Sherman · 5.5 mi
- Sisters High SchoolBuilding · Sisters · 13.5 mi
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Link Creek?
Sites at Link Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Link Creek?
Single Campsite Rate: $25/night. Double Campsite Rate: $36/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $27/night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Link Creek?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Link Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Link Creek have?
34 sites, including 30 standard sites without power and 3 yurt.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Link Creek?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Link Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Link Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Link Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 50 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Link Creek?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Link Creek?
Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in the summer months, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter months. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Link Creek?
Sisters, Oregon. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Link Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Scout Lake (0.5 mi), South Shore (0.9 mi), and Blue Bay (1.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby