South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located WITHIN OREGON on Hosmer Lake, South Campground provides visitors with access to flyfishing, paddling and hiking. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs 66-miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. Nearby Hosmer Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and boating as well as spectacular views.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch
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South Campground on Hosmer Lake offers fly fishing, paddling, and hiking access with well-spaced sites featuring fire pits and picnic tables. Campers appreciate the mix of back-in and pull-through sites with good spacing and trees for privacy.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, American Pika, Northern Flicker, Canada Jay, Spotted Sandpiper, Northwestern Ringneck Snake, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water supply; no water available at lake or campgrounds Check site dimensions before booking; Site 2 has a 40' driveway and tight fit for larger RVs All dirt roads and sites — high-clearance vehicles recommended, especially for boat ramp access
Skip South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or) if: You have an RV larger than 27' or need hookups. You need potable water at your site. You prefer visiting June-October weekends due to extreme crowding and tour groups.
Best time to visit South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or): May-June — Season opens in May with less crowding than peak summer months (June-October). September-October — End of season offers fewer crowds than mid-summer while campground still operates.
Nearby campgrounds: Mallard Marsh Campground (BEND, OR), Little Fawn Campground (BEND, OR), Point Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Elk Lake Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Cell signal at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (Or) (BEND, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located WITHIN OREGON on Hosmer Lake, South Campground provides visitors with access to flyfishing, paddling and hiking. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs 66-miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. Nearby Hosmer Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and boating as well as spectacular views.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water supply; no water available at lake or campgrounds
Check site dimensions before booking; Site 2 has a 40' driveway and tight fit for larger RVs
All dirt roads and sites
high-clearance vehicles recommended, especially for boat ramp access
Season opens in May with less crowding than peak summer months (June-October)
End of season offers fewer crowds than mid-summer while campground still operates
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, travel 35.5 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1.3 miles east on Forest Road 4625. South Campground will come up on the right side first and then Mallard Marsh.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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