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Pelton Park, Madras, OR

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Sports & Outdoors

Pelton Park

Lakeside campground and day-use park on Lake Simtustus in Central Oregon, offering boating, camping, fishing and hiking.

3300 Pelton Dam Road, Madras, OR 97741 · Madras, OR

About Pelton Park

Pelton Park is a Portland General Electric park on the shore of Lake Simtustus, near Madras in Central Oregon. Visitors can boat, camp, fish, watch wildlife and relax. The marina sells groceries, ice, tackle, fuel and boat rentals, and a café is on site. The lake has a small water-skiing area, with a slow speed limit across most of the water that suits fishing and paddling. A two-mile ridgeline trail above the park offers views of the lake and the Cascades. Nearby, the Pelton Wildlife Overlook and short trails to viewing platforms over the Pelton Reregulating Reservoir are good for birdwatching. The campground has tent sites, yomes and cabins, plus restrooms, showers and a swim area for campers.

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