U.S. Forest Service · OREGON

South Twin Lake Campground

SIGN BOARDPhoto · Vista Recreation
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
21Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

South Twin Lake Campground sits on the shores of South Twin Lake, a small lake adjacent to the much larger Wickiup Reservoir. Recreation South Twin Lake provides visitors with the opportunity for fishing, swimming and paddling. Motorized boating is not permitted. Facilities This facility has sites that can accomodate, tent, trailer or RV campers. Each site comes with a picnic table and is equipped with a fire ring. This campground offers potable water and flush toilets, as well as, a nearby boat launch area leading to the water. Keep reading

Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees. Natural Features The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma-encountered groundwater resulting in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled with water. The lake covers an area of 99 acres with average depth of 33 feet with a maximum depth of 58 feet. South Twin Lake is a lure's toss from the Deschutes arm of Wickiup Reservoir and less than a mile south of North Twin lake. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. 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.

The sites · 21

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Loop 1001standard nonelectric36 ft
Loop 1002standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1003standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1004standard nonelectric24 ft
Loop 1005standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1006standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1007standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1008standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1009standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1010standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1011standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1012standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1013standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1014standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1015standard nonelectric40 ft
Loop 1016standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1017standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1018standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1019standard nonelectric36 ft
Loop 1020standard nonelectric30 ft
Loop 1021standard nonelectric30 ft

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.

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Who runs it

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

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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