Pelton Park

Its 67 sites are reservable through Camping.com (Portland General Electric), camping costs $30 non-electric, $34 electric, $36 electric/water or waterfront per night; holiday weekends +$2, and it is open from third Friday in May to second weekend in September. Pelton Park is a Other Agency campground near Madras, Oregon.

Reservable: Camping.com (Portland General Electric)

Other Agency · Madras, Oregon

Sunset over Lake Simtustus near Pelton Park

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A dock on Lake Simtustus at Pelton Park. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: Other Agency
Hookups: Some sites

Pelton Wildlife Overlook: Just north of the park, short trails lead to viewing platforms over the Pelton Reregulating Reservoir for ducks, geese, great blue herons, eagles and other raptors. (portlandgeneral.com)

Getting a site

Managed by: Other Agency
Reservations: Camping.com (Portland General Electric) Book a site
Fee: $30 non-electric, $34 electric, $36 electric/water or waterfront per night; holiday weekends +$2
Booking window: Online from the first business day of January, 8 a.m.; phone or email from the first business day of March
Cancellations: $8 to $10 reservation fee is non-refundable; cancellations cost $10 to $15 per site, and late cancellations also forfeit the first night.

Source: portlandgeneral.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 67
Accessible sites: 0
Hookups: Some sites

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Showers
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, and pets allowed.

Source: portlandgeneral.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive nights, then 3 nights out of the park
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

Source: assets.ctfassets.net, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,619 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Pelton Park is open from third Friday in May to second weekend in September , at 1,619 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Pelton Park?

Sites at Pelton Park are reserved through Camping.com (Portland General Electric) (http://properties.camping.com/Pelton-Park/Reservations?vos_id=10&return_url=www.portlandgeneral.com). Booking window: Online from the first business day of January, 8 a.m.; phone or email from the first business day of March.

How much does it cost to camp at Pelton Park?

Camping at Pelton Park costs $30 non-electric, $34 electric, $36 electric/water or waterfront per night; holiday weekends +$2.

What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Pelton Park?

$8 to $10 reservation fee is non-refundable; cancellations cost $10 to $15 per site, and late cancellations also forfeit the first night.

How many campsites does Pelton Park have?

Pelton Park has 67 campsites. 0 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Pelton Park?

No sites at Pelton Park are designated accessible.

Does Pelton Park have RV hookups?

Some sites at Pelton Park have hookups; others do not.

Is there drinking water at Pelton Park?

Yes, Pelton Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.

Are dogs allowed at Pelton Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pelton Park.

When is Pelton Park open?

Pelton Park is open from third Friday in May to second weekend in September.

How long can you stay at Pelton Park?

The stay limit at Pelton Park is 14 consecutive nights, then 3 nights out of the park.

Is there cell service at Pelton Park?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Pelton Park. It shows none at Pelton Park from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Pelton Park?

Pelton Park is managed by another public agency.

Around Pelton Park

fishypedia.com · 2.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Simtustus, whose mapped center point is 2.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Simtustus fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

portlandgeneral.com (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
portlandgeneral.com (cancellationPolicy), accessed 2026-09-29
assets.ctfassets.net (quietHours, stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
openstreetmap.org (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo 3: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Reservable: Camping.com (Portland General Electric) $30 non-electric, $34 electric, $36 electric/water or waterfront per night; holiday weekends +$2

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