South Twin Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$62 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Twin Lake Campground sits on the shores of South Twin Lake, a small lake adjacent to the much larger Wickiup Reservoir. 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.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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South Twin Lake Campground offers scenic waterfront camping on the shores of South Twin Lake with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and paddling. The campground provides basic amenities including flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present in area. Also: North American River Otter, Bobcat, Wild Turkey, Great Blue Heron, and various squirrel species.
Insider tips for South Twin Lake Campground: Book early through recreation.gov — this is a popular federal campground. Motorized boating is not permitted; bring kayaks or canoes for water recreation. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings at each location.
Skip South Twin Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer large campgrounds — only 21 total sites available..
Best time to visit South Twin Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Graham Corral Horse Campground (SISTERS , OR), Shotgun Creek Recreation Site (SPRINGFIELD, OR), Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) (Salem, OR), Schwarz Park (COTTAGE GROVE, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Twin Lake Campground
Cell signal at South Twin Lake Campground (BEND, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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 Twin Lake Campground sits on the shores of South Twin Lake, a small lake adjacent to the much larger Wickiup Reservoir. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early through recreation.gov
this is a popular federal campground.
Motorized boating is not permitted; bring kayaks or canoes for water recreation.
Sites include picnic tables and fire rings at each location.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42, and finally 2.0 miles south on Forest Road 4260.
Campground entrance
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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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