Little Cultus Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$29 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (69 reviews)
Season: May through October
Little Cultus Lake Campground is located on Little Cultus Lake just south of Cultus Lake proper. Little Cultus Lake has a gentle sloping bottom making it ideal for wading and swimming while nearby hiking offer acces to the Three Sisters Wilderness. There is a boat launch area within this campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Boat Launch
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Little Cultus Lake offers ideal conditions for swimming and wading with a gentle sloping bottom, plus nearby hiking access to the Three Sisters Wilderness. Google reviewers rate it 4.7/5 stars, highlighting amazing sunsets and sunrises in one of Oregon's best campgrounds.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, and Valley Garter Snake present in the area. Brewer's Blackbird, Western Tanager, and pelicans also observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Little Cultus Campground: Bring bug spray and supplies; nearest resupply is far from campground Book early as this is a popular federal campground 10 mph speed limit enforced on Little Cultus Lake
Skip Little Cultus Campground if: You have a low-clearance vehicle; access road is 3+ miles of rough, bumpy terrain. You need RV hookups; no hookups available at most sites. You visit outside May-October seasonal operations window.
Best time to visit Little Cultus Campground: Late August-September — Less crowded than peak summer months while campground remains open through October. May-June — Season opens May; avoid peak summer crowds.
Nearby campgrounds: Quinn River Campground (BEND, OR), Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (BEND, OR), Cultus Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground (Bend, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Cultus Campground
Cell signal at Little Cultus 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.
Little Cultus Lake Campground is located on Little Cultus Lake just south of Cultus Lake proper. Little Cultus Lake has a gentle sloping bottom making it ideal for wading and swimming while nearby hiking offer acces to the Three Sisters Wilderness. There is a boat launch area within this campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring bug spray and supplies; nearest resupply is far from campground
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
10 mph speed limit enforced on Little Cultus Lake
Less crowded than peak summer months while campground remains open through October
Season opens May; avoid peak summer crowds
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, OR: Travel 46.0 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 0.8 miles west on Forest Road 4635, then 1.7 south on Forest Road 4630, and then 1.0 miles west on Forest Road 4636
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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