No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Perry South Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 76 tracked site-nights (Sep 27 – Sep 30, 2026): 76 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 85 monitored sites, 72 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served (2 closed).
No online availability in the tracked window
Load status
Sep 27 – Sep 30, 2026Of the 76 tracked site-nights (Sep 27 – Sep 30, 2026): 76 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 83 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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Sep 27. That is about 9 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Sep 27 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Sep 27 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
About Perry South Campground
Overview
Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest.
It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the area's scenic beauty and year-round recreational activities.
Recreation
Fishing and motorized boating top the list of recreational activities for visitors. Hikers should be sure to check out nearby Balancing Rocks Overlook, just west of Perry South Campground.
Water enthusiasts of all types will enjoy the opportunities available. Motorized and non-motorized boats share the vicinity with swimmers and water skiers braving the cold, clear waters of Lake Billy Chinook. The day use are is a parking fee area; daily parking passes are $5. PGE also honors the NW Forest Pass and the America the Beautiful Passes. Boat slips are reservable with your campsite reservation.
Facilities
Picnic areas and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and vault toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a comfortable camping environment.
The campground has a boat ramp, and dock space is available by reservation.
Natural Features
Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area. The lake, created by Round Butte Dam, fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes Rivers.
Within these three large arms is 72 miles of shoreline, supporting fish habitats for bass, trout, salmon, whitefish, suckers, minnows and dace.
Rugged hills and a diverse evergreen forest surround the lake, providing homes for mammals such as mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit and cougars.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors may want to explore the Tam-a-lau Trail, a scenic hike that starts on a peninsula at the confluence of the Crooked River and the Deschutes River in Cove Palisades State Park.
Under the designation of a Wild and Scenic River, nearby Metolius River is nestled in a forested valley west of Mt. Jefferson. Its clear, cold and constant waters support flyfishing and whitewater boating.
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.
Getting there
From Sisters, travel 5.6 miles northwest on Hwy 20. Continue 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.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Perry South Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 76 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Perry South Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. 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.
Which sites at Perry South Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
23 of the 83 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 82 of those 83 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
When is the next open date at Perry South Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Perry South Campground begins Sep 27 — about 9 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Sep 27.
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