Cultus Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.2 (126)

🟢 7 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 55 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cultus Lake Campground in Oregon has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #019, #024, #026, #028, #037, #048, #051

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #016 & Loop 2 #018 next to each othersites Loop 1 #001, #004, #008, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, Loop 2 #018, #020, #022, #025, #027, #032, #033, #036, #044, #045, #052, #053

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #009 & Loop 2 #038 next to each othersites Loop 1 #002, #003, #005, #007, #009, Loop 2 #038, #040, #043, #050

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #021, #029, #031, #034, #035, #047

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #016 & Loop 2 #020 next to each othersites Loop 1 #001, #002, #003, #005, #007, #008, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, Loop 2 #020, #027, #031, #032, #034, #038

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #039, #041, #042

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #009 & Loop 2 #018 next to each othersites Loop 1 #004, #009, Loop 2 #018, #021, #022, #025, #029, #033, #035, #043, #045, #052

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 2 #019 — Cultus Lake Campsite 19 — **Site Loop 2 #019** · Cultus Lake Campsite 19USFS

Campsite Loop 2 #024 — Cultus Lake Campground — **Site Loop 2 #024** · Cultus Lake CampgroundUSFS

Campsite Loop 2 #026 — Cultus Lake Campground — **Site Loop 2 #026** · Cultus Lake CampgroundUSFS

Campsite Loop 2 #028 — Cultus Lake Campground — **Site Loop 2 #028** · Cultus Lake CampgroundUSFS

Campsite Loop 2 #037 — Cultus Lake Campground — **Site Loop 2 #037** · Cultus Lake CampgroundUSFS

Campsite Loop 2 #048 — Cultus Lake Campground — **Site Loop 2 #048** · Cultus Lake CampgroundUSFS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 13.8 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station13.8 midirections →

🔌 Charging station19.5 midirections →

🔌 Tesla Charging Station19.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Cultus Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $32–$34/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆126 ratings

5★75

4★25

3★11

2★10

1★5

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.9/4

AT&T0.4/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cultus Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cultus Lake Campground?

Cultus Lake Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cultus Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Cultus Lake Campground run about $32–$34/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cultus Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cultus Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cultus Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Cultus Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cultus Lake Campground a good campground?

Cultus Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 126 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cultus Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cultus Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.9 out of 5 from 59 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cultus Lake Campground located?

Cultus Lake Campground is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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