About Cultus Lake Campground
[Cultus Lake ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/recarea/?recid=71987)is one of the most popular of the high Cascade Lakes because it is one of the few that allows high speed motorized water craft. This campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing, and jet skiing on the lake as well as access to trails that lead north into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Find a map of this campground [here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd684011.pdf). **There is a walk-in boat launch area within this campground.**
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$32/night - **Premium Campsite Rate:** $34/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 – October 12, 2025
- Managed by: USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 18 mi west of Three Rivers, OR · 43.8377, -121.83336
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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: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winopee Tie | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Winopee Lake | Horse | 0.2 mi | 8.5 mi |
| North Shore | Horse | 0.2 mi | 2.3 mi |
| FR 4632420 | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.9 mi |
| FR 4632400 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Benchmark Butte | Horse | 1.3 mi | 4.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · 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: 19.9 mi
Water fill-up: 24.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Primitive Campsite 1.4 mi
- Big Cove Boat-In Campground 1.7 mi
- Cultus Corral Horse Camp 1.9 mi
- Elk Lake Campground 1.9 mi
- West Cultus Boat-In Campground 2.8 mi
- Little Cultus Campground 2.9 mi