About Big Cove Boat-In Campground
Big Cove Boat-In Campground is **100%** **RESERVATION ONLY**. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date. There is a composting toilet at this facility. **WHERE TO PARK:** There is a parking area specifically designated for boat-in campground use located within Cultus Lake Campground. Visitors with reservations at one of the three boat-in campgrounds can launch their boats at the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp, but must park in the designated boat-in camping parking lot. A recreation pass is NOT required for this lot.
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$22/night - Campers park in the [Cultus Lake…
- Season: June 13, 2025 – September 21, 2025
- Managed by: USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 20 mi west of Three Rivers, OR · 43.84703, -121.86558
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winopee Lake | Horse | 0.1 mi | 8.5 mi |
| North Shore | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.5 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Teddy Lake | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Cultus Mtn | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Winopee Tie | Horse | 1.7 mi | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.7 mi
Water fill-up: 24.4 mi
Camps nearby
- West Cultus Boat-In Campground 1.3 mi
- Cultus Lake Campground 1.7 mi
- Primitive Campsite 2.9 mi
- Little Cultus Campground 3.2 mi
- Elk Lake Campground 3.6 mi
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 3.6 mi