Cultus Lake Campground

Blue River, OR

4.6(54 reviews)

About this campground

Cultus Lake is one of the few lakes along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway that allows high speed motorized water craft. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Cultus Lake Campground offers visitors 55 campsites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs under 30 feet. Larger RVs are not recommended due to narrow roads and smaller campsite sizes. The majority of campsites are well-shaded by the tree canopy with many sites offering water-front access. This facility has a number of vault toilets interspersed throughout the campground while each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit. Cultus Lake Campground offers opportunities for waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and jet skiing, as well as, access to trails leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Campers have the option to launch their boat from a walk-in boat launch located within the campground or the more developed boat launch located within the day use area.

What campers say

Cultus Lake Campground sits on a clear, blue lake with spacious, well‑spaced sites and a mix of mature pines. It’s popular for boating, swimming and paddle activities; a nearby resort offers a small store and restaurant. Amenities are basic—vault toilets and faucets only, no showers, and water can be shut off—so plan for dry camping. Sites can be uneven and cell coverage is limited. Expect mosquitoes at certain times and occasional noise from jet skis or late groups; many visitors praise helpful camp hosts who assist with finding sites.

Our summary of 54 traveler reviews.