USDA Forest Service · Oregon
South Shore
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 37
- Hookups
- 37 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,465 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SOUTH SHORE C.G (NFSR 2070500) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- SISTERS
- Address
- P.O. BOX 249, SISTERS, OR, 97759
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
37 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
South Shore Campground is located along Suttle Lake, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. One section of the camp sits on the shoreline,
while the other is nestled on a hillside.
Most sites have lake views. The 3,400-foot elevation and the lake breezes make South Shore Campground a comfortable summertime destination.
Recreation
There is a boat launch available at this camp. Popular activities include power and non-motorized boating, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing.
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and brown trout, and there is a fish cleaning station on-site. Hikers and mountain bikers have access to
the 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail.
Facilities
Each site has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring. Dump stations are dispersed through the campground.
Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
Nestled along the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes National Forest is one of the most popular recreation forests in the Pacific Northwest. It offers a variety of
landscapes, from fields of sagebrush and hay to old-growth forests and glacier-carved volcanic peaks.
Suttle Lake is a natural lake formed by glaciers. It has a forested shoreline and offers views of nearby Mt. Washington.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Sisters is about 15 miles away, offering shopping and restaurants.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fees
Day use fee of $5 charged at nearby Scout Lake by the USFS. Bring confirmation letter to the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 28° | 5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 28° | 4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 30° | 16° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 33° | 20° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 46° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 52° | 42° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 54° | 45° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 48° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 41° | 32° | 77° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 34° | 17° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 28° | 1° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Blue Bay · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 25 sites
- Scout Lake · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Link Creek · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 34 sites
- Jack Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 19 sites
- Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 16 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-12. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.