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Perry South Campground

Deschutes National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest. Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment. Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area.

max Concurrent Stay

4 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment. The campground has a boat ramp, and dock space is available by reservation.

Natural Features

Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area. The lake, created by Round Butte Dam, fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes Rivers. Within these three large arms is 72 miles of shoreline, supporting fish habitats for bass, trout, salmon, whitefish, suckers, minnows and dace. Rugged hills and a diverse evergreen forest surround the lake, providing homes for mammals such as mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit and cougars.

Recreation

Fishing and motorized boating top the list of recreational activities for visitors. Hikers should be sure to check out nearby Balancing Rocks Overlook, just west of Perry South Campground. Water enthusiasts of all types will enjoy the opportunities available. Motorized and non-motorized boats share the vicinity with swimmers and water skiers braving the cold, clear waters of Lake Billy Chinook. The day use are is a parking fee area; daily parking passes are $5. PGE also honors the NW Forest Pass and the America the Beautiful Passes. Boat slips are reservable with your campsite reservation.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors may want to explore the Tam-a-lau Trail, a scenic hike that starts on a peninsula at the confluence of the Crooked River and the Deschutes River in Cove Palisades State Park. Under the designation of a Wild and Scenic River, nearby Metolius River is nestled in a forested valley west of Mt. Jefferson. Its clear, cold and constant waters support flyfishing and whitewater boating. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

62 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 022

Tent Only

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 037

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 053

UPPE

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

Hike-To

HIKE TO

15 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 038

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 032

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 045

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 034

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 035

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 050

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 056

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 039

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 057

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

LOWE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 058

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 020

Tent Only

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 046

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 049

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 025

LOWE

MANAGEMENT

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 052

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 051

UPPE

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

ROUTE: The route using Highway 97 and passing through Cove Palisades State Park has the most pavement and adequately maintained gravel roads. The last couple of miles of gravel can be challenging for large RVs, trailers, and these vehicles passing each other. All alternate routes (from Highway 20) include rough, teeth-rattling, gravel Forest Service roads.
NOTICES: Boat slips are reservable for $10 per day. Reserve online. Please be aware that there is no beach or designated swimming access at Perry South. The only developed lake access is an active boat launch.
Check-In/Out: Sites must be occupied each night. Check-in starts at 4 PM. Check-out is 12 PM. Sites unoccupied by 12 PM the day after the start of the reservation will be forfeited without refund and resold. Call the campground office (541-325-5315) if you cannot arrive the first day of your reservation.
Generators: Generator use is permitted from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Due to customer feedback, we ask that campers refrain from using open-frame, construction-style generators, as they create excessive noise and may violate our peace and quiet rules. Generators are PROHIBITED after 8 PM and before 8 AM including to power medical devices or other equipment.

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