U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest

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. 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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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	53
Host/management	2
Total	55

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 40 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground

4 sites

0.9 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground

6 sites

1.7 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Cultus Corral Horse Camp

OR · 11 sites

1.9 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground

12 sites

2.8 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Little Cultus Campground

OR · 29 sites

2.9 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Cow Meadow Campground

OR · 18 sites

3.3 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.