USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Little Cultus Campground

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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Sites: 29
Hookups: 28 no hookups
Season: May 21 to October 9
Max RV length: 40 ft
Drinking water: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Pets: Yes
Elevation: 4,787 ft
Dark sky: Bortle class 1
Cell coverage: T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road: IRISH TAYLOR ROAD (NFSR 4636000) · native material · high clearance vehicles
Lake: Deschutes National Forest
Nearest town: BEND
Address: 63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD, BEND, OR, 97701
Phone: 541-323-1746
Activities: Boat Launch, Camping

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Site map

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About

Overview

Little Cultus Lake Campground is located on Little Cultus Lake just south of Cultus Lake proper.

Recreation

Little Cultus Lake has a gentle sloping bottom making it ideal for wading and swimming while nearby hiking offer acces to the Three Sisters Wilderness. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

Facilities

There is a boat ramp at the campground, but please note there is a 10 mph speed limit on the lake. Most of the campsites are located under the tree canopy in close proximity to the lakeshore.

Natural Features

The lake spans 175 acres hosting rainbow and brook trout.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Weather, month by month

Month	Typical high	Typical low	Coldest night	Hottest day	Years with a night below 32°F
January	38°	25°	12°	49°	11 of 11
February	35°	26°	1°	51°	11 of 11
March	42°	26°	15°	65°	11 of 11
April	45°	29°	18°	66°	11 of 11
May	53°	36°	27°	74°	7 of 11
June	66°	43°	32°	84°	0 of 11
July	78°	52°	40°	93°	0 of 11
August	79°	54°	43°	95°	0 of 11
September	68°	47°	37°	90°	0 of 11
October	58°	38°	24°	76°	5 of 10
November	45°	32°	16°	61°	9 of 10
December	35°	25°	11°	53°	10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

Trails nearby

Deer Lake Trailhead · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
Deer Lake 2.3 mi Hike · Drive there
Osprey Point Trailhead · 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Osprey Point 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there
Irish-Taylor Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies
Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 26 mi Hike, Pct: Def Bend South 9.5 mi Hike · Drive there
Corral Swamp Trailhead · 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Benchmark Butte 4.1 mi Hike, Corral Swamp 2.1 mi Hike · Drive there
Jackpine Way Trailhead · 5.9 mi as the crow flies
Jack Pine Way 4.7 mi Hike · Drive there

All 432 trails in Deschutes National Forest · All 410 trails in Willamette National Forest

Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.

Nearby campgrounds

Quinn River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 41 sites
Rock Creek Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 32 sites
Cultus Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 55 sites
Cultus Lake Boat In - West Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 12 sites
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 4 sites

All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-12. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.