South Shore

Photo · U.S. Forest Service

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

37Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 37

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
AREA SOUTH SHORE	001	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	002	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	003	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	004	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	005	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	006	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	007	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	008	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	009	tent only nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	010	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	011	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	012	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	013	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	014	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	015	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	016	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	017	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	018	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	019	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	020	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	021	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	022	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	023	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	025	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	026	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	027	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	028	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	029	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	030	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	031	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	033	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	034	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	035	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	036	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	037	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA SOUTH SHORE	038	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Day use fee of$5 charged at nearby Scout Lake by the USFS. Bring confirmation letter to the campground.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →

SRC · U.S. Census TIGER · MTJP Scorecard