Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
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.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon · pets allowed in Oregon
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Site mix
| Boat-in | 12 |
Site guide
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | Standard |
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
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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 | 43.8389° N, 121.8903° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
41 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
46 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 32 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV Bend ↗ | 34.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 4.2 miIrish-Taylor Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.7 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miWinopee Lake ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miNorth Shore2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miDeer Lake2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miTeddy Lake0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.9 miWinopee Tie2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miIrish and Taylor ↗7.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.6 miDeer Lake Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
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, which overlaps Deschutes National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- inDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
- 2.1 miThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 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
- Elk Lake Guard StationBuilding · Bend · 10.8 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?
Sites at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground have?
12 sites, including 12 boat-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?
Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are West Cultus Boat-In Campground (under 0.1 mi), Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground (1.4 mi), and Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby