Blue Bay

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

25Sites

50 ftMax rig

The place

Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas make it a popular destination for individual and group camping excursions. Recreation Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in the summer months, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Numerous non-motorized trails can be accessed from the campground and in the surrounding area. The 3. Keep reading

2-mile Suttle Lake Loop Trail meanders through the developed recreation areas on Suttle Lake. The trail follows the wooded shoreline of the lake, providing opportunities for fishing or picnicking along the way. For fishing, boats are most commonly used on Suttle Lake. Float tubes are adequate, and wading is possible in some areas. A few areas are fishable from shore. The lake sustains an excellent population of naturally reproducing kokanee, brown trout, whitefish and crayfish. The campground has a shallow boat ramp area, and most campsites have easy access to the waterfront. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Suttle Lake. Facilities Blue Bay Campground offers standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Natural Features Suttle Lake is surrounded by mixed conifer forest. Its waters are deep and clear, formed in a terminal moraine, deposited by glacial ice about 25,000 years ago. Lake Creek flows eastward from Suttle Lake to the Metolius River. The clear, cold Metolius flows north from headwater springs through diverse coniferous forests and a volcanic landscape with extinct volcanoes, cinder cones, calderas and ancient lava flows. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, lakes, reservoirs, wild and scenic rivers and approximately 1,600 miles of trails that comprise nearly 2.5 million acres within the Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.

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The sites · 25

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
AREA BLUE BAY	001	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	002	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	003	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	004	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	005	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	006	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	007	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	008	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	009	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	010	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	011	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	012	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	013	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	014	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	015	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	016	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	017	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	018 HOST	management	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	019	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	020	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	021	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	022	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	023	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	024	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
AREA BLUE BAY	025	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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Your representative

This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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