South Shore

Deschutes National Forest, OR · ≈29.7 mi to Redmond
Sites
37
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
29.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Campers with pets
  • Swimming and water activities
  • Campfire and grilling lovers

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those needing electric hookups
  • ADA accessibility requirements
  • Visitors wanting nearby town access

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

36 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Redmond, ~29.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview 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. Most sites have lake views. The 3,400-foot elevation and the lake breezes make South Shore Campground a comfortable summertime destination. Recreation There is a boat launch available at this camp. Popular activities include power and non-motorized boating, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and brown trout, and there is a fish cleaning station on-site. Hikers and mountain bikers have access to the 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail. Facilities Each site has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring. Dump stations are dispersed through the campground. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Natural Features Nestled along the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes National Forest is one of the most popular recreation forests in the Pacific Northwest. It offers a variety of landscapes, from fields of sagebrush and hay to old-growth forests and glacier-carved volcanic peaks. Suttle Lake is a natural lake formed by glaciers. It has a forested shoreline and offers views of nearby Mt. Washington. Nearby Attractions The town of Sisters is about 15 miles away, offering shopping and restaurants. 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground