Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Located just a short distance from Cultus Creek, the Cultus Corral Horse Camp is designed for horse campers who wish to visit the Cascade Lakes area.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 - 2 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 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 |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Cultus Corral Horse Camp can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, water and electric hookups are not available. This facility does have a hand pump which provides potable water. The camp has ten sites with 4 - horse corrals and one site with highline poles. All are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground has vault toilets available.
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: $23/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on… |
| Rules | Maximum site spur length is 40 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
From Bend, OR: Travel about 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (46); take a right onto Forest Road 4635 and travel about a mile; take a right onto Forest Road 4630. The campground is near the end of the road.
| Nearest town | Bend, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.8247° N, 121.8002° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
43 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
49 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 ↗ | 28.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV Bend ↗ | 30.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.2 mi |
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(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Cultus Corral Horse Campground! | Deschutes NF | Centra
Worth a stop
Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness, Cultus Corral Horse Camp offers equestrians relatively close access to hundreds of miles of trails. Cultus Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir, each a short drive from the campground, provide opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Cultus Corral Campground is also situated just off of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile route stretching from Bend to Davis Lake that features numerous lakes, unique geological features and views of South Sister, Broken Top, Mt. Bachelor and other peaks.
- 8.2 miIrish-Taylor Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.9 miTodd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBenchmark Butte4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miWinopee Tie2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miNorth Shore2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miCorral Swamp2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miIrish and Taylor ↗7.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miOsprey Point0.6 mi trail · hiking, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.7 miCorral Swamp 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
- 3.9 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.
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Natural features
Cultus Creek flows from Cultus Lake into Crane Prairie Reservoir, which is a damed portion of the Deschutes Ruver. The Deschutes River winds its way through central and northern Oregon before making its way to the Columbia River.
Recreation
Situated in the heart of the Cascade Lakes region between Cultus Lake and the Crane Prairie Reservoir, Cultus Corral Horse Camp offers visitors opportunities for horseback riding and hiking as well as fishing and boating at the nearby Cutlus Lake and Little Cutlus Lake.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
Sites at Cultus Corral Horse Camp 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 Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
Single Campsite Rate: $23/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cultus Corral Horse Camp open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cultus Corral Horse Camp have?
11 sites, including 11 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
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
Can I have a campfire at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
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. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
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 the nearest town to Cultus Corral Horse Camp?
Bend, Oregon. Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness, Cultus Corral Horse Camp offers equestrians relatively close access to hundreds of miles of trails.
Source: Getting there
What if Cultus Corral Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cow Meadow Campground (1.4 mi), Cultus Lake Campground (1.9 mi), and Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (2.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby