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.
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Reservations
Big Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date.
General Information
Tentative Opening: June 12, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on September 20, 2026, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 19, 2026.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
- 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.
Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.84591944
Longitude: -121.867525
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.
Parking
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Composting toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
