Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground
Closed for the season. Tentative opening is June 12, 2026 through September 20, 2026. All sites are reservation-only via Recreation.gov. A Cedar Creek Fire burned area recreation notice is in effect.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 12:37PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Little Cove Boat-In Campground sits on the north shore of Cultus Lake, a glacier-formed lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that permits motorized watercraft. This is one of three boat-in or hike-in campgrounds on the lake, offering a secluded experience away from the main developed campground. The campground has four primitive sites in a rustic lakeside setting. Amenities are minimal: a composting toilet is available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Access requires launching from the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp and boating across to the north shore. Parking for boat-in campers is in a designated lot within Cultus Lake Campground; no recreation pass is required for this lot. All sites are reservation-only through Recreation.gov with no first-come-first-served availability. Sites must be occupied by noon the day after arrival or the reservation is forfeited. The standard 14-day stay limit applies, with a maximum of 28 days per calendar year on National Forest lands.
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 46 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (Route 46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles to the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp. Park in the designated boat-in camping lot and boat to the north shore of the lake.
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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) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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