Perry South Campground
Rugged meets comfort
Scenic beauty on a popular lake
On the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground offers easy access to one of the area’s most popular lakes.
You can enjoy fishing and comfortable camping with the convenience of a boat ramp, docks and drinking water while surrounded by the beauty of rugged canyons and a diverse evergreen forest.
The campground features almost 60 campsites in two loops. Many sites can be reserved ahead of time, so plan to arrive early if you hope to land a first-come, first-served site on a hot Central Oregon weekend.
Motorized boats are allowed on the reservoir, making it easy to cool off with water sports or spend the day fishing for bass, trout, kokanee salmon, whitefish, and the occasional sucker, minnow or dace. The surrounding hills offer glimpses of bald eagles, mule deer, coyote and black-tailed jackrabbit.
The park is located in the Deschutes National Forest. PGE manages this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Location information
Directions: From Cove Palisades State Park, head east on SW Jordan Rd to Grandview. Turn left on SW Graham Rd. This will become Montgomery Rd/County Rd 64; follow signs for Perry South.
NOTE: The last couple of miles of gravel road are rough and extremely narrow with sharp corners. They can be challenging and/or impossible for large RVs, trailers and these vehicles passing each other.
The road to Perry South can be narrow for trailers and RVs. Day use requires a $5 daily vehicle parking permit or a valid annual Northwest Forest Pass or a federal Interagency Annual Pass.
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Perry South campground at a glance
Perry South Campground is open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last weekend of September. The campground has barrier-free sites, hike-to sites, and a boat launch.
| Perry South Campground | Standard, Non-electric |
|---|---|
| Fee* | $22 |
| Sites | 52 |
| Perry South Campground | Double Site, Non-electric |
| Fee* | $44 |
| Sites | 2 |
* Holiday weekend rates are an additional $2 per night
Make a reservation
Click on a campground below to make a reservation or call 877-444-6777. Campsite reservations open 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.
Things to know before you visit
For more information
Use our contact form or call the PGE Parks Information Line at 503-464-8515.
Thinking ahead
We’re committed to keeping our parks safe, clean, sustainable and welcoming – but we need your help.
Before you go
Make a plan: Check for road closures, construction, fire bans, swimming restrictions or other conditions that may hamper your visit.
…and a plan B: Make a backup plan in case of crowds. Try visiting on weekdays or at off-peak times to beat the masses!
EV adventuring? While our parks do not have charging stations (yet!), check here for nearby locations
that do.
During your visit
Stop campfires from becoming wildfires! Keep campfires small, make sure your tent and anything that can burn is a safe distance from your fire, keep water nearby and never leave a fire unattended.
Keep it clear: Park only in designated areas. Do not double-park or block entrances.
Leave no trace: Help us protect these natural areas by staying on-trail, packing out your trash, and admiring wildlife from a distance.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
7am-7pm, Monday – Friday