Sunset Cove Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Typically opens late May or early June depending on snow conditions. Water system is turned on in May and shut off by September 30 or campground closing. Operating season generally runs through mid-October.

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

Sunset Cove Campground occupies a forested cove on Odell Lake's northern shore within Deschutes National Forest. The 20 sites are set among towering Douglas fir, white fir, hemlock, and ponderosa pine, with huckleberry understory. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. No hookups are available. The campground's boat ramp provides direct access to Odell Lake, a cold, deep lake known for kokanee salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout. Afternoon winds make the lake popular with windsurfers but can create rough conditions, so boaters should plan accordingly. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are permitted. A handful of boat slips are available first-come, first-served. Diamond Peak (8,744 ft) dominates the view to the west, with the Diamond Peak Wilderness accessible via nearby trails. Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, pine martens, and black bears. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway passes nearby, connecting to numerous other recreation opportunities in the region.

Directions

From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-Off Road, then 6.2 miles north and west on Highway 58.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (541) 433-3200

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Sunset Cove Campground on Odell Lake
Sunset Cove Campground on Odell Lake

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