Perry South Campground
Deschutes National Forest
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.
It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the area's scenic beauty and year-round recreational activities.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
MOORAGE: Boat slip reservations are available for registered campers (only). Slips are $10 per night. Please check the slip dimensions before booking. We respectfully ask that larger slips be reserved for larger boats to accommodate all campers effectively.
NOTICE: 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.
Need to Know
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.
Parking: There is a $10 fee per day for each extra vehicle. One vehicle is included with single campsite, two with a double site. Please check your site's driveway length. This may limit the number and size of vehicles at your site.
Maximum Occupancy: Standard Sites = 6 persons. Double Site = 12 persons.
Boats: 10 MPH speed limit is enforced for boating on Lake Billy Chinook. See the Oregon State Marine Board for more boater regulations.
RV Water Tanks: Please fill your water tanks before arriving. We do not have fill stations. Filling at campsite water standpipes is prohibited.
Day Use: Day use parking permits are required at this location. Campers can display their camping receipt. Daily parking permits are $5. Northwest Forest Passes and Interagency America the Beautiful Passes are honored.
Registration: If you booked for someone else, please update the reservation with their information. The person listed is responsible for the activities of everyone at the site.
Wildfires: Before arrival, check your destination for wildfires , fire restrictions and air quality .
Non-Refundable Fees: Service fees such as reservation fees, cancellation fees, and change fees are non-refundable. They are retained by the reservation service contractor, not by PGE or the U.S. Forest Service.
This campground is managed by Portland General Electric, under a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service as a part of the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project FERC No. 2030. Contact PGE Parks and Recreation for more information: PortlandGeneral.com/parks, 503-464-8515, pgeparks@pgn.com.
More Information: Park Rules, Boater Regulations, Deschutes National Forest, Portland General Electric.
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.
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.
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.
Changes & Cancellations
A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see the Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
PGE Parks and Recreation Dept. 33831 E Faraday Rd Estacada OR 97023
Physical Address
Montgomery Rd Culver OR 97734
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-464-8515
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Sisters, travel 5.6 miles northwest on Hwy 20. Continue 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 2.6 miles northwest of Forest Road 64.
Available Campsites
- Site Boat Slip 01, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 022, Loop Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 17, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 18, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 008, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 22, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 039, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 24, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 23, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 11, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 25, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 062, Loop UPPE, Type Hike To
- Site 060, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 30, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 13, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 052, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 19, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 058, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 02, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 06, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 056, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 03, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 12, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 001, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop UPPE, Type Hike To
- Site 010, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 27, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 027, Loop Hike-To, Type Hike To
- Site 054, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 29, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 10, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 024, Loop Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 05, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 045, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 04, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 034, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 09, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 15, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 030, Loop Hike-To, Type Hike To
- Site 051, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 16, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 07, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 011, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 26, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 036, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 14, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 026, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Tent Only, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Hike-To, Type Hike To
- Site Boat Slip 28, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 20, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site Boat Slip 21, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
- Site 061, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Double Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Boat Slip 08, Loop Docks, Type Mooring
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