Little Cove Boat-In Campground

in Deschutes National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Little Cove Boat-In Campground

Little Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY . Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date. Little Cove is one of the three boat-in only campgrounds on the north side of Cultus Lake. If you like to camp in a very rustic setting next to the water then this is the campground for you. There is a composting toilet available at this site. Check out a map of this campground here . 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.

Before you go

Season

June 13, 2025 – September 21, 2025

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Single Campsite Rate: $22/night • 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. • Day Use: $5/vehicle/day at Cultus Lake Boating Site and Cultus Lake Picnic Site

Hours

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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