West Cultus Boat-In Campground
West Cultus Boat-In Campground is 100% reservation only. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date. W est Cultus Boat-In is a boat-in only campground on the west side of Cultus Lake. This area offers 12 tent sites. If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. M osquitoes can be heavy in this campground, particularly in the early season. Where to Park: There is a parking area specifically designated for boat-in campground use located within Cultus Lake Campground.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single Campsite Rate: $22/night. Campers park in the Cultus Lake Campground boat launch parking lot within the campground for no additional fee. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. |
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: $22/night. Campers park in the Cultus Lake Campground boat launch parking lot within the campground for no additional fee. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. |
| Rules | Campground is boat/hike in only. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.8389° N, 121.8903° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMr Rx Piles
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRabbit 42 Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMf Rx Piles
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSting 6 Rx
36 mi from the campground · 42 acres
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 |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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
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On the National Register nearby
- Elk Lake Guard StationBuilding · Bend · 10.8 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at West Cultus Boat-In Campground?
Sites at West Cultus Boat-In Campground 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 West Cultus Boat-In Campground?
Single Campsite Rate: $22/night. Campers park in the Cultus Lake Campground boat launch parking lot within the campground for no additional fee. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is West Cultus Boat-In Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does West Cultus Boat-In Campground have?
12 sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to West Cultus Boat-In Campground?
West Cultus Boat-In Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if West Cultus Boat-In Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cultus Lake Boat In - West 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