Perry South Campground

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$48 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (83 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the area’s scenic beauty and year-round recreational activities. Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/perry-south-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest and is a popular destination for fishing and motorized boating. Google reviewers praise it as great for water sports and relaxing with well-maintained facilities including pump water, docks, and access to kayaking and paddleboarding.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, elk, mule deer, and coyotes present in area. Mountain bluebirds also documented.

Insider tips for Perry South Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and high traffic Choose lower camping section for water access and dock facilities Tribal fishing permit required to fish at this location Check out Balancing Rocks Overlook hiking trail just west of campground

Skip Perry South Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer hiking or mountain biking — reviewers note this is primarily a water sports destination. You want solitude — described as very secluded but very popular, essentially a boat show.

Best time to visit Perry South Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Monty Campground (ESTACADA, OR), Lower Bridge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Green Ridge Lookout (Sisters, OR), Candle Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Perry South Campground

Cell signal at Perry South Campground (Estacada, 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.

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Estacada, OR, OR★ 4.3 (83 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the area’s scenic beauty and year-round recreational activities. Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites9 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer hiking or mountain biking — reviewers note this is primarily a water sports destination✕ You want solitude — described as very secluded but very popular, essentially a boat show

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand and high traffic

Choose lower camping section for water access and dock facilities

Tribal fishing permit required to fish at this location

Check out Balancing Rocks Overlook hiking trail just west of campground

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions, elk, mule deer, and coyotes present in area. Mountain bluebirds also documented.

Location

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503-464-8515· Deschutes National Forest
Getting there →

From Sisters, travel 5.6 miles northwest on Hwy 20. Continue 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 2.6 miles northwest of Forest Road 64.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Perry South Campground cost per night?+
Perry South Campground costs $10–$48 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Perry South Campground open?+
Perry South Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Perry South Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Perry South Campground?+
Perry South Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Perry South Campground?+
Perry South Campground 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 Perry South Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Perry South Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Perry South Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Perry South Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Lake Billy Chinook Boater's GuidePrintable Campground Map
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4.3 (83)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Monty Campground

ESTACADA, OR

From $20/night

Lower Bridge Campground

SISTERS, OR

From $27/night

Green Ridge Lookout

Sisters, OR

From $40/night

Candle Creek Campground

SISTERS, OR

From $21/night

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