Oregon · published-coordinate region
South Shore
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USDA Forest Service37Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
37Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 37 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
37
Vehicle limit
37
Vehicle length
37
Driveway entry
37
Shade
37
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
36
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20/126 northwest for about 12 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2070 toward Suttle Lake Campgrounds. Travel just less than a half-mile to the South Shore entrance on the right.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
37 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 37 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 AREA SOUTH SHORE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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