Location: Near Cultus Lake in Deschutes National Forest

Campsites, facilities: There are 11 sites for tents, trailers or RVs of any length. Picnic tables, fire grills, and four-horse corrals are provided. Hand-pumped water, vault toilets, and a corral are available. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: No reservations are accepted. Sites are $5 per night, plus $3-$5 per additional vehicle. The campground is open from June to October.

Contact: Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, 1230 NE Third Street, Bend, OR 97701; (541) 388-5664 or fax (541) 383-5531; Web site: www.empnet.com/dnf

Directions: From Interstate 5 south of Eugene, drive 73 miles southeast on Highway 58. Turn east on County Road 61. Drive three miles, then continue north on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46) for approximately 27 miles to Forest Service Road 4630. Turn left and travel a quarter mile to the campground.

Trip notes: This campground is about one mile from Cultus Lake, near many trails that provide access to backcountry lakes. The Pacific Crest Trail passes about 10 miles from the camp, making this a good base camp for a backpacking trip.

Above information provided, courtesy of Foghorn Outdoors , publisher of Pacific Northwest Camping©, By Tom Stienstra.