Cultus Corral Horse Camp

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside

Location: BEND, OR, OR

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cultus-corral-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Cultus Corral Horse Camp is a beautifully forested equestrian-focused campground in the heart of the Cascade Lakes region with 4 stalls per site and easy access to horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and boating at nearby lakes. Campers praise its peaceful setting, long parking pads, and helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Sierra Nevada Red Fox present in the area.

Insider tips for Cultus Corral Horse Camp: Bring a cart to haul water and manure Potable water available from hand pump at sites Contact camp host if arriving outside peak season for water accessibility

Skip Cultus Corral Horse Camp if: You need water or sewer hookups at your site (only electric available on select sites). You plan to book last-minute (federal campground requires early reservations). You don't have horses (campground is equestrian-focused).

Best time to visit Cultus Corral Horse Camp: May-October — Official operating season. June may still have downed trees; earlier season visits require coordination with camp host for horse water access..

Nearby campgrounds: Cow Meadow Campground (BEND, OR), Cultus Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (Bend, OR), Crane Prairie Campground (BEND, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cultus Corral Horse Camp

Cell signal at Cultus Corral Horse Camp (BEND, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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.

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BEND, OR, OR★ 4.7 (6 reviews)From $23/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.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.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups at your site (only electric available on select sites)✕ You plan to book last-minute (federal campground requires early reservations)✕ You don't have horses (campground is equestrian-focused)

Insider tips & when to go

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Bring a cart to haul water and manure

Potable water available from hand pump at sites

Contact camp host if arriving outside peak season for water accessibility

Best: May-October

Official operating season. June may still have downed trees; earlier season visits require coordination with camp host for horse water access.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Sierra Nevada Red Fox present in the area.

Location

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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.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Cultus Corral Horse Camp cost per night?+
Cultus Corral Horse Camp costs $23 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Cultus Corral Horse Camp open?+
Cultus Corral Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cultus Corral Horse Camp have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?+
Cultus Corral Horse Camp can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?+
Cultus Corral Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cultus Corral Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cultus Corral Horse Camp is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cultus Corral Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Cultus Corral Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$23 /night★ 4.7 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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