Big Cove Boat-In Campground

Big Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date.

There is a composting toilet at this facility.

WHERE TO PARK: There is a parking area specifically designated for boat-in campground use located within Cultus Lake Campground. Visitors with reservations at one of the three boat-in campgrounds can launch their boats at the Cultus Lake Day Use boat ramp, but must park in the designated boat-in camping parking lot. A recreation pass is NOT required for this lot.

Active Alerts

Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area

General Information

June 13, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at Noon on September 21, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 20, 2025.

Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
Day use: Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.

Single Campsite Rate: $22/night
Campers park in the Cultus Lake Campground boat launch parking lot within the campground for no additional fee
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

Getting There

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 46.0 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then west on Forest Road 4635 for 2 miles, then boat over to the north shore of lake.

Hikers interested in this campground can access it from the Winopee Trail.