South Shore Campground

South Shore Campground is beside 253-acre Suttle Lake along Highway 20 in the Deschutes National Forest. Fishing is good at the lake for kokanee, rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish. The lake is also popular for boating, water skiing, and windsurfing. A launch ramp is found at the campground. Hikers and mountain bikers like to explore the 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail. Stunning views of Mt. Washington can be enjoyed from many places around the lake.

South Shore Campground has 38 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Twelve of the campsites have pull-through driveways. A surrounding forest of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir provides good shade for the campsites. Many are along the lake's shore and all campsites have views of the lake. While most sites can be reserved ahead of arrival, some are available as first-come, first-served sites.

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South Shore Campground Basics
South Shore Campground Location:	From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20/126 northwest for about 12 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2070 toward Suttle Lake Campgrounds. Travel almost ½-mile to the South Shore entrance on the right.
Elevation:	3,450 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Sisters - 14 miles Albany - 88 miles Salem - 66 miles
Number of Sites:	38
Open - Closed:	Open May through September
Max. People per single site:	6
Vehicles per site:	1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Hoodoo Recreation for Deschutes National Forest
Sisters Ranger District:	(541) 549-7700

South Shore Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	50 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None designated
Fees:	Single campsite - $26 per night ($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	South Shore Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	South Shore Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: 2:00 PM

South Shore Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water, fish cleaning station
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near South Shore Campground:	On Suttle Lake enjoy boating, waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing. A boat ramp is in the campground. Hike along the shore of the lake on the Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail. Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail from the trailhead along Highway 20. Hike to the summit of Black Butte. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

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Attractions and Activities

Hike on the Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, more than 100 miles in length.
Head over to the Blue River Reservoir for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.
Tour the Leaburg Fish Hatchery, 4 miles east of Leaburg. Open daily.
Play a round of golf at the Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie Bridge.
Hike on the Hackleman Old Growth Trail west of Lost Prairie Group Campground.
Hike or mountain bike on the 26-mile McKenzie River National Recreation Trail.
Have a nice soak at Terwilliger Hot Springs by Cougar Reservoir. [May be closed due to 2018 Terwilliger Fire.]
Fly fish along the Metolius River (check local fishing regulations).
Visit the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform by the Camp Sherman Store.
Hike up to the summit of Black Butte.
Spend days at Suttle Lake with boating, water skiing, and fishing.

Key South Shore Campground Regulations

Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees. Park your boat trailers and vehicles at your campsite please.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
Avoid problems with bears by securing food and scented items in a vehicle or other bear-proof locker.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.

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