South Shore Hiker/Biker Camp
Closed for winter season. Diamond Lake area campgrounds tentatively reopen May 22, 2026 following hazard tree work. The hiker/biker camp operates seasonally from late May through fall.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday for eastern Douglas County...mainly for areas in the south Umpqua River valley near Tiller and the Umpqua National Forest east of Steamboat. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
South Shore Hiker/Biker Camp offers a free, primitive camping experience on the shores of Diamond Lake in the Umpqua National Forest. The campground is positioned near Broken Arrow Campground and provides easy access to Diamond Lake's picnic areas and the multiuse Dellenback Trail. At an elevation of approximately 5,183 feet, the camp sits in a lodgepole pine forest with views of Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen. This walk-in only facility has no vehicle access; campers must park at the South Shore Picnic Area and hike or bike in via the Dellenback Bike Path. The camp features flush toilets but no potable water. Drinking water is available at nearby campgrounds around Diamond Lake. The 11-mile paved trail circling the lake provides excellent biking and hiking opportunities. Due to the high elevation, the campground operates seasonally, typically from late May through fall depending on snow conditions. The Diamond Lake area offers fishing, swimming, boating, and access to numerous hiking trails including connections to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Directions
From Glide, OR, follow OR-138 E, turn right onto Highway 230, turn right onto Forest Service Road 6592, turn left onto FSR 4795, turn right into South Shore Picnic Area, follow the road to the end of the parking area, then continue on the Dellenback Bike Path. Hiker/Biker Camp is ahead on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 496-3532 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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