South Shore
Open for the 2026 season on a first-come, first-served basis. Potable water is typically turned on in May and off by September 30. The campground operates seasonally, generally mid-May through mid-October.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
South Shore Campground is one of three campgrounds on the south side of Suttle Lake, a natural glacier-formed lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains. The campground offers 38 sites shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine trees, with one section positioned directly on the shoreline and another nestled on a hillside above. Most sites provide lake views and glimpses of Mt. Washington. The campground features a boat launch, making it popular for power boating, sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing. Fishing opportunities include rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and brown trout, with a fish cleaning station available on-site. The 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail circles the lake and is open to hikers and mountain bikers. Each site includes a gravel parking spur, picnic table, and campfire ring. Vault toilets and potable water from hand pumps are provided. The town of Sisters is approximately 15 miles away for additional supplies and dining.
Directions
From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20 northwest for about 13 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 2070 toward Suttle Lake Campgrounds. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to the South Shore entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 323-1746 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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