Openings · last 7 days
13
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232787
When Blue Bay reopens
Blue Bay's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
30
Only 30 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 216 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 92 open for online reservation · 72 reserved · 52 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 24 monitored sites, 21 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
57.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 92 of 216 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online57.4%
Open site-nights92 / 216
Reserved (of online inventory)72 / 164
Weekday openings72
Weekend openings20
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 72 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 92 of 216 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 003 | 6 |
| 006 | 6 |
| 010 | 6 |
| 011 | 6 |
| 012 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
92 open site-nights across 21 sites at Blue Bay, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 18 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 003.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 22 sites take 25 ft, 9 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft.
All 21 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 32 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 006 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 011 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 012 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 014 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 015 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 016 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 017 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 001 | 36 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 019 | 24 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 022 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 008 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 009 | 34 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 020 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 002 | 36 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 005 | 28 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
About Blue Bay
Overview
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 3.2-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.
24 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups24 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Sisters, travel approximately 13 miles northwest on Highway 20/126. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070 (Suttle Lake Campgrounds). Travel just less than 1/2-mile to Blue Bay entrance on the right.
Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
BoatingCampingFishingHikingInterpretive Programs
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232787 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232787 · Blue Bay · Sisters OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blue Bay?
Reservations for Blue Bay are made through Recreation.gov. 92 of 216 tracked site-nights are currently open (42.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 30 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Blue Bay?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings at Blue Bay in the last 7 days, 25 over 30 days and 30 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blue Bay?
18 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 003. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Blue Bay fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Blue Bay?
September 2026, with 92 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 216.
When is the next open date at Blue Bay?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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