Link Creek
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$64 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (179 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.Link Creek Campground offers tent and RV campsites, as well as yurts. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/link-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Link Creek Campground sits on the shores of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest with excellent year-round recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, and winter sports. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars, praising its clean facilities, lake access, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, black bears, elk, and gray wolves present in area. Also pygmy short-horned lizards.
Insider tips for Link Creek: Book well in advance—federal campground fills quickly Vault toilets only; no water hookups at most sites, so bring self-contained RV or be prepared Some road noise from Highway 20/126 audible from certain sites
Skip Link Creek if: You need full hookups or dumping stations. You prefer spacious, spread-out campsites—sites are close together. You plan to swim in the lake—water quality is questionable for swimming.
Best time to visit Link Creek: Summer — Peak season for boating, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking with lake access. Winter — Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing available; campground operates year-round.
Nearby campgrounds: Scout Lake (Camp Sherman, OR), South Shore (SISTERS, OR), Blue Bay (SISTERS, OR), Big Lake (Sisters, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Link Creek
Cell signal at Link Creek (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.
Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.Link Creek Campground offers tent and RV campsites, as well as yurts. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance
federal campground fills quickly
Vault toilets only; no water hookups at most sites, so bring self-contained RV or be prepared
Some road noise from Highway 20/126 audible from certain sites
Peak season for boating, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking with lake access
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing available; campground operates year-round
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel approximately 13 miles northwest of Sisters on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070/Suttle Lake Campgrounds. Travel less than 1/2 mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right to Link Creek.
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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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