State: Oregon
Address 1: Lake Billy Chinook
Open: Open from May 1 through Oct 15
Number of Sites: 72
Elevation: 2000
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
This campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in Oregon in terms of non vacant sites. Try to get here early on Friday or before, if you are coming for the weekend. On the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground offers fishing opportunities for trophy bull trout. There is a boat launch area within this campground.
On the shore of Lake Billy Chinook at 2000 feet elevation, Perry South features 64 camping sites, most first come, first served. However, we have put some of these sites into the reservation system starting in 2005. This campground is one of the most popular Forest Service campgrounds in Oregon in terms of non vacant sites. Try to get here early on Friday or before, if you are coming for the weekend. During Memorial Weekend and during the heart of the season, after July 4, campers often come on Wednesday to get the best sites. The campground has pump water. A day use area is available as well as a boat launch and a fish cleaning station.
Fees: Per night, per site fee: One vehicle: $16/upper sites; $18/lower sites; $8/each additional vehicle.
Memorial Day Week: $20/Single sites; $10/each additional vehicle.
$5 Day Use Fee (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
RV Camping: 55 RV suitable sites 50′ spur length limit.
Directions: From Sisters, travel 5.6 miles northwest on Hwy 20, then 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 2.6 miles northwest of Forest Road 64.