Perry South Campground
Camping is currently closed. Day use only May 16-21. The camping season opens Friday, May 22, 2026. The campground operates from Memorial Day weekend through the second full weekend in September.
From Recreation.gov
**NOTICE**: Perry South access will be **closed from May 11 - 15** for annual maintenance. The park will be open for **day use only from May 16 - 21**. The camping season **opens on Friday, May 22, 2026**.
From Recreation.gov
**MOORAGE:** Slips are $10/night and available to registered campers only. Vehicles at the launch or overflow are subject to a $10/day permit. Please check slip dimensions before booking, and reserve larger slips only if needed.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Deschutes National Forest lands, except within the Deschutes National Forest Wilderness areas (Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Diamond Peak and Mt. Thielsen Wildernesses)…
Cabin Butte Area Closure
The Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area will be closed to public access/entry to ensure public safety and support critical forest restoration efforts. The closure will restrict all access, including day use and overnight camping, while crews operate heavy machinery, conduct prescribed…
Cave Resource Protection Forest Order
Describes the prohibitions for entering or exploring caves or areas near caves on the Deschutes National Forest.
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order
This order describes designated areas where camping and/or campfires are prohibited.
West Bend Area Trail Closures
We are restoring the forest adjacent to the City of Bend to improve forest health, create a diversity of plant and wildlife habitat and to protect our communities and quality of life.Historically in Central Oregon small wildfires or insect infestations occurred creating a forested of different aged…
Deschutes 14-Day Camping Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days within Deschutes National Forest is prohibited. The order also describes the prohibition of camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any location, on…
Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order
This order provides prohibitions on specified activities with in Wilderness areas, including group size, equipment limitations, camping locations and campfires.
Blue-Green Algae Information
The Deschutes National Forest encourages people recreating on the national forest to be aware of potential blue-green algae blooms on lakes and reservoirs as the weather warms. Not all algae in lakes and reservoirs is blue-green algae. Learn to tell the difference between regular and blue-green…
Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area
Please use caution when recreating in areas that were impacted by the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire. A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire. In some cases, these hazardous conditions may persist…
About
Perry South Campground is located on the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon's high desert region within the Deschutes National Forest. The lake, created by Round Butte Dam, fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius, and Deschutes Rivers, offering 72 miles of shoreline and excellent fishing for bass, trout, salmon, and whitefish. The campground provides standard nonelectric sites, double sites, tent-only sites, and hike-to sites. Facilities include vault toilets and potable water available at standpipes, though campers should fill tanks before arrival. A boat launch with reservable dock slips is available exclusively to registered campers. Day use parking is $10, with Northwest Forest Pass and America the Beautiful passes honored. The surrounding rugged hills and diverse evergreen forest support wildlife including mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit, and cougars. Hikers can explore the nearby Balancing Rocks Overlook or venture to Cove Palisades State Park for the Tam-a-lau Trail. The Wild and Scenic Metolius River is also nearby for flyfishing and whitewater boating.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 5.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 2.6 miles northwest on County Road 64. The route from Culver, OR is recommended year-round; the Sisters route is summer only.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| pgeparks@pgn.com | |
| Phone | +1 (503) 464-8515 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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