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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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 August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may 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
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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