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Link Creek Campground in Oregon
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Link Creek Campground

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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As of October 2026, Link Creek Campground is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 28 campsites. Link Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Link Creek Campground is located at 44.4158Β° N, 121.7553Β° W.
people allowed on 26 of 28 sites
6
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites
12

Link Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (3 sites)Oct 2 (2 sites)

3 sites open on Oct 1 at Link Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 16:55 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 28 nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Link Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Link Creek Campground

  • Standard 25
  • Yurt 3

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft2 sites
  • 32 ft6 sites
  • 34 ft1 site
  • 36 ft3 sites
  • 40 ft11 sites
  • 44 ft1 site
  • 50 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Link Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA LINK CREEK loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard636 ft
002Standard640 ft
003Standard640 ft
004Standard640 ft
005Standard1236 ft
007Standard640 ft
008Standard640 ft
009Standard1240 ft
010Standard630 ft
011Standard636 ft
012Standard640 ft
013Standard650 ft
014Standard644 ft
015Standard640 ft
SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
016Standard634 ft
017Standard632 ft
018Standard632 ft
019Standard630 ft
020Standard640 ft
022Standard640 ft
024Standard632 ft
026Standard632 ft
027Standard632 ft
029Standard640 ft
033Standard632 ft
Y31Yurt6-
Y32Yurt6-
Y34Yurt6-

About Link Creek Campground

Overview

Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and motorized boating in the summer months, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter months.

Numerous hiking mountain biking trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding area. The 3.2 mile Suttle Lake Loop Trail meanders through the developed recreation areas on Suttle Lake. The trail is relatively flat and follows the wooded shoreline of the lake, providing opportunities for fishing or picnicking along the way.

A boat ramp is located within the campground. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on Suttle Lake.

Facilities

Link Creek Campground offers tent and RV campsites, as well as yurts. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Electrical hookups are not available. The yurts are equipped with electricity. While the campsites are pet-friendly, unfortunately pets are not permitted within the yurts. The yurts are available for reservation year-round. Housekeeping is reduced to 2-3 days from November - March. Each is equipped with a bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Visitors need to bring their own linens and eating essentials. They each have a light, a wall heater, and 1 - 110 electrical outlet.

Natural Features

Suttle Lake is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest. The lake is deep and clear. The lake covers an area of 253 acres and has an average depth of 44 feet. It sustains an excellent population of naturally reproducing kokanee, brown trout, whitefish, and crayfish.

Link Creek, which empties into Suttle Lake, is shallow and clear enough to view spawning fish. Lake Creek flows eastward from Suttle Lake and eventually joins the Metolius River.

In autumn, the local vine maple trees display brilliant orange, red and yellow foliage.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, 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.

Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, known as Oregon's Highway in the Sky, which climbs into the clouds on a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Charges & Cancellations

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

Rules and notices at Link Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Link Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Yurts are available for reservation year-round; campground closes in winter

While the campsites are pet-friendly, unfortunately pets are not permitted within the yurts

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

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

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. β€˜Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

Link Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Link Creek Campground?

Link Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 28 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Link Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Link Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Link Creek Campground have?

Link Creek Campground has 28 campsites.

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