About West Cultus Boat-In Campground
West Cultus Boat-In Campground is **100%** **RESERVATION ONLY**. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date West Cultus Boat-In is a boat-in only campground on the west side of [Cultus Lake.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/recarea/?recid=71987) This area offers 12 tent sites. For a map of this facility click [here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd778961.pdf). If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. Mosquitoes can be heavy in this campground, particularly in the early season. **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…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$22/night - Campers park in the [Cultus Lake…
- Season: Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 – September 21, 2025
- Managed by: USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 21 mi west of Three Rivers, OR · 43.83895, -121.89031
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | at camp | 143.9 mi |
| Winopee Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 8.5 mi |
| North Shore | Horse | 0.9 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Lake | Horse | 1.0 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Teddy Lake | Horse | 1.0 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Cultus Mtn | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 5.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 22.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Big Cove Boat-In Campground 1.3 mi
- Cultus Lake Campground 2.8 mi
- Little Cultus Campground 2.9 mi
- Primitive Campsite 3.7 mi
- Irish and Taylor Campground 4 mi
- Elk Lake Campground 4.4 mi