Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bend, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (13 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 - West Campground is one of three boat-in or hike-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake.
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, Fishing
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Cultus Lake West Campground offers water access for boating, fishing, and water sports like waterskiing and jet skiing, plus trail access to Three Sisters Wilderness in a rustic setting.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited 12 sites Boat-in access only: bring your boat, kayak, or paddle board, or hike around the lake Multiple water activities available including waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, and jet skiing
Skip Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer vehicle camping — boat-in or hike-in access only. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground (Bend, OR), Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground (Bend, OR), Cultus Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Little Cultus Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
Cell signal at Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground (Bend, 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.
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 - West 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
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this is a federal campground with limited 12 sites
Boat-in access only: bring your boat, kayak, or paddle board, or hike around the lake
Multiple water activities available including waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, and jet skiing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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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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