Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bend, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high sped motorized water craft. Cultus Lake West 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 Boat In - Little Cove Campground is one of three boat-in or hike-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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One of the most amazing campgrounds in Oregon with spectacular sunsets and sunrises, offering boat-in access to Cultus Lake for water sports including water skiing, windsurfing, and jet skiing, plus trails into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, and Valley Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring bug spray and all supplies as the nearest place to get supplies is quite far away Come in late summer for a more solitary experience with fewer crowds
Skip Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground if: Your vehicle cannot handle rough, bumpy roads — the 3-mile approach road is very rough terrain. You need hookups — no hookups available at this rustic boat-in campground. You're visiting outside the May-October seasonal operations window.
Best time to visit Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground: Late summer through October — Fewer crowds than peak summer months while campground remains open through October. May-June — Seasonal operations begin in May for spring/early summer recreation.
Nearby campgrounds: Cultus Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground (Bend, OR), Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground (Bend, OR), Cultus Corral Horse Camp (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground
Cell signal at Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (Bend, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high sped motorized water craft. Cultus Lake West 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 Boat In - Little Cove Campground is one of three boat-in or hike-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring bug spray and all supplies as the nearest place to get supplies is quite far away
Come in late summer for a more solitary experience with fewer crowds
Fewer crowds than peak summer months while campground remains open through October
Seasonal operations begin in May for spring/early summer recreation
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles. There is a large paved parking area with a dock and two boat ramps which is adjacent to the Cultus Lake Campground.
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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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