Pelton Park Campground is spread along the shore of Lake Simtustus, north of Bend and Redmond, near Madras. The lake is a popular destination for boating and fishing. With a 10 MPH speed limit covering most of the lake, kayakers and paddle boarders enjoy smooth water. The lake does have a small designated water-skiing area. And within the park is a designated swim area. Pelton Park is operated by Portland General Electric. The park includes a campground, a marina store and cafe, kayak and SUP rentals, a launch ramp, and fish cleaning stations.
Pelton Park Campground features 67 campsites, including cabins and yomes (a cross between a yurt and a dome). Some campsites have electric hook-ups, others offer both electric and water connections. A dozen of the sites are waterfront. Most yomes have electricity. Standard yomes sleep 4 in bunkbeds. Eight cabins all have air-conditioning. Two are waterfront. All have electricity. For both yomes and cabins, campers supply their own cooking stove and supplies, along with bedding and toiletries. There are also 2 group sites for up to 36 people per site. On weekends campsites must be reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights.
| Pelton Park Campground Basics | |
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| Pelton Park Campground Location: | Pelton Park is 58 miles north of Bend, mostly via Highway 97 before taking a convoluted route to Pelton Dam Road. From Hood River travel 94 miles south mostly on Highways 35 an 26. Pelton Park is at 3300 NW Pelton Dam Road. |
| Elevation: | 1,631 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Madras - 12 miles
Bend - 58 miles Hood River - 94 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 46 campsites
11 yomes 8 cabins |
| Open - Closed: | Open 2nd Friday in May through last weekend in September |
| Max. People per single site: | 6 |
| Vehicles per site: | Vehicles that fit within the designated campsite parking area (fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | Pets are allowed at campsites - on leash, always attended. Only select cabins and yomes permit pets. |
| Operated by | Portland General Electric |
| Pelton Park Store and Marina: | (541) 475-0516 |
| Pelton Park Campground Reservations | |
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| Reservations Available | Reservations for the season become available on the first business day in January at 8:00 AM. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | not specified |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated, but many campsites and restrooms are accessible. |
| Fees: | Standard, non-electric site - $26 per night
Electric hook-up site - $31 Electric/water hook-up site - $31 Waterfront electric/water hook-up site - $33 Yome $50 (double $100) Group site $62 Cabins $75-$85 ($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (plus $10 reservation fee) |
| Campground Map: | Pelton Park Campground Map |
| Campground Reservations: | Pelton Park Campground Reservations
Or call (541) 325-5292 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-out: Noon |
| Pelton Park Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring, some sites with electric hook-ups, some with electric and water |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, fish cleaning station |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions at or near Pelton Park Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Pelton Park Campground
Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Pelton Park Campground
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