Blue Bay
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$60 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (96 reviews)
Season: May through October
Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas make it a popular destination for individual and group camping excursions.Blue Bay Campground offers standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinki
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest, with proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas. Popular activities include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in summer months.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, American Black Bear, Elk, and Mule Deer present in area
Insider tips for Blue Bay: Book early - this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups Located 13 miles northwest of Sisters on Highway 20/126, then Forest Road 2070
Skip Blue Bay if: You need full RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You need to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Blue Bay: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Summer — Best for motorized boating and fishing activities.
Nearby campgrounds: South Shore (SISTERS, OR), Scout Lake (Camp Sherman, OR), Link Creek (SISTERS, OR), Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blue Bay
Cell signal at Blue Bay (SISTERS, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas make it a popular destination for individual and group camping excursions.Blue Bay Campground offers standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups
Located 13 miles northwest of Sisters on Highway 20/126, then Forest Road 2070
Official operating season for the campground
Best for motorized boating and fishing activities
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sisters, travel approximately 13 miles northwest on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070 (Suttle Lake Campgrounds). Travel just less than 1/2-mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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