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Access Site OR

Cultus Lake Campground

Cultus Lake

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.83313000, -121.83386670
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About This Access Site
Cultus Lake Campground provides access to Cultus Lake, one of the few Cascade Lakes that permits high-speed motorized watercraft. The facility offers a developed boat launch in the day-use area, as well as a walk-in launch within the campground itself. The lake is popular for waterskiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and sailing, in addition to kayaking and canoeing. Located 46 miles southwest of Bend via the Cascade Lakes Highway, this is a well-developed facility with nearby amenities and campground options.

Boaters should note that the facility operates on a reservable basis. Those camping at one of the three nearby boat-in campgrounds (Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground, Cultus Corral Horse Camp, or Lava Lake Campground) can use the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp for launching but must park in the designated boat-in camping parking lot. Day-use visitors and campground guests have access to the main developed ramp. For reservations and additional information, contact the facility at 541-323-1746.

The area also provides access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness, making it a good base for both water recreation and backcountry exploration.
Federal Facility Information
541-323-1746 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
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.
Recreation
Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing,...

Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
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CULTUS CORRAL HORSE CAMP
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LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND
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MALLARD MARSH CAMPGROUND
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Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
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Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)
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Little Fawn Campground
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Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground
On-site Reservable
WEST SOUTH TWIN CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
COW MEADOW CAMPGROUND
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LITTLE CULTUS CAMPGROUND
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NORTH TWIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
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Crane Prairie Campground
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South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)
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Nearby Recreation Areas
Crane Prairie Reservoir Located within
Wickiup Reservoir Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground On-site
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground On-site
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground On-site
Lava Lake Boating Site On-site