Cultus Lake Campground
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high speed motorized water craft. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 53 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
53 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 24 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 24 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 | Loop 1 | Pull-through | 30 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 30 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Pull-through | 40 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 36 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | Loop 1 | Pull-through | 30 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 24 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Pull-through | 30 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 010 | Loop 1 | Back-in | 24 | Partial | 6 / 1 | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Cultus Lake Campground offers visitors 55 campsites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs under 30 feet. Larger RVs are not recommended due to narrow roads and smaller campsite sizes. The majority of campsites are well-shaded by the tree canopy with many sites offering water-front access. This facility has a number of vault toilets interspersed throughout the campground while each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit.
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.
| Nearest town | Bend, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.8377° N, 121.8333° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
20 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
43 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
48 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 ↗ | 29.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV Bend ↗ | 31.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33 mi |
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Worth a stop
Cultus Lake Campground is located on the shore of Cultus Lake just a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway. The campground offers visitors access to boating on Cultus Lake, hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness and exploring the rich volcanic hisotry of Central Oregon's Cascades.
- 6.8 miIrish-Taylor Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.3 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWinopee Tie2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miNorth Shore2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miBenchmark Butte4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miIrish and Taylor ↗7.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.4 miCorral Swamp2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miWinopee Lake ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.4 miCorral Swamp Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
- 2.9 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
- 2.6 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
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On the National Register nearby
- Elk Lake Guard StationBuilding · Bend · 10.1 mi
Recreation
Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Campers have the option to launch their boat from a walk-in boat launch located within the campground or the more developed boat launch located within the day use area.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cultus Lake Campground?
Sites at Cultus Lake 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 Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cultus Lake Campground have?
55 sites, including 53 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cultus Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Cultus Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cultus Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cultus Lake 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 is there to do at Cultus Lake Campground?
Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cultus Lake Campground?
Bend, Oregon. Cultus Lake Campground is located on the shore of Cultus Lake just a few miles off the Cascade Lakes Highway.
Source: Getting there
What if Cultus Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (0.9 mi), Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground (1.7 mi), and Cultus Corral Horse Camp (1.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby