Blue Bay Campground sits on the southern shore of 253-acre Suttle Lake along Highway 20 in the Deschutes National Forest. Blue Bay is generally quieter than the other 2 campgrounds at the lake. Also, it is more forested than the others. Fishing for kokanee, rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish is popular. Boating, water skiing, and windsurfing are also favorite activities. A launch ramp is found at the campground. Hikers and mountain bikers take off on the 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail. Beautiful views of Mt. Washington can be enjoyed from many places around the lake.
Blue Bay Campground has 24 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Seven campsites have pull-through driveways. Three of the campsites are doubles. Eight campsites are along the lake's shore. A forest of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir spreads shade throughout most of the campground. While most sites can be reserved ahead of arrival, some are available as first-come, first-served sites.
| Blue Bay Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Blue Bay Campground Location: | From Sisters, Oregon, travel about 13 miles northwest on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070 (Suttle Lake Campgrounds). Travel just less than ½-mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right. |
| Elevation: | 3,450 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Sisters - 14 miles
Albany - 88 miles Salem - 66 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 24 |
| Open - Closed: | Open May through September |
| Max. People per single site: | 6 |
| Vehicles per site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Hoodoo Recreation for Deschutes National Forest |
| Sisters Ranger District: | (541) 549-7700 |
| Blue Bay Campground Reservations | |
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| Reservations Available | Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 50 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | No campsites designated as accessible. |
| Fees: | Single campsite - $26 per night
Double sites - $52 ($2 - $4 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (plus $8 reservation fee) |
| Campground Map: | Blue Bay Campground Map |
| Campground Reservations: | Blue Bay Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon |
| Blue Bay Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water, fish cleaning station |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Blue Bay Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Blue Bay 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.
Blue Bay Campground
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