South Shore
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (117 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. The 3,400-foot elevation and the lake breezes make South Shore Campground a comfortable summertime destination.Each site has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-shore to be notified when sites open up.
South Shore Campground sits along scenic Suttle Lake at 3,400 feet elevation, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine with most sites offering lake views. Popular for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking with excellent water recreation opportunities including a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Mountain Lion, American Black Bear, Mule Deer, and Gray Wolf present in area. Also Green-tailed Towhee, Fox Sparrow, and Barrow's Goldeneye.
Insider tips for South Shore: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Sites 10 and 11 are noted as great for groups despite unusual layout One section sits on shoreline while other nestled on hillside for varied experiences
Skip South Shore if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to noise - Highway 20 truck traffic across the lake can be loud at night. You require full-service amenities - some reviewers report maintenance issues and garbage overflow.
Best time to visit South Shore: May-October — Official operating season. Lake breezes at 3,400-foot elevation make summer a comfortable destination..
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Bay (SISTERS, OR), Scout Lake (Camp Sherman, OR), Link Creek (SISTERS, OR), Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Shore
Cell signal at South Shore (SISTERS, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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. The 3,400-foot elevation and the lake breezes make South Shore Campground a comfortable summertime destination.Each site has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring.
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
Sites 10 and 11 are noted as great for groups despite unusual layout
One section sits on shoreline while other nestled on hillside for varied experiences
Official operating season. Lake breezes at 3,400-foot elevation make summer a comfortable destination.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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