Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove Campground
Closed for the season. Tentative opening is June 12, 2026, with operations through September 20, 2026. The last reservable night is September 19, 2026. All sites are reservation-only through Recreation.gov.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Big Cove Boat-In Campground is one of three boat-in or hike-in campgrounds situated on the scenic north shore of Cultus Lake, a glacier-formed lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway. The campground provides a rustic, secluded experience with six campsites positioned right at the water's edge. Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes on the Scenic Byway that permits high-speed motorized watercraft, making it popular for waterskiing, jet skiing, sailing, and windsurfing. Campers can launch their boats at the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp and park in the designated boat-in camping lot within Cultus Lake Campground. Hikers can access the site via the Winopee Trail, which also provides entry to the Three Sisters Wilderness. This is a primitive campground with a composting toilet as the only facility. Campers must bring all their own drinking water and pack out trash. Reservations are required and can be made up to one day in advance through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles to the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp. Boat to the north shore of the lake. Hikers can access the campground via the Winopee Trail.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 323-1746 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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