South Shore Pavilion
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates during summer and early fall months when road access permits.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Umpqua National Forest Ranger Stations Holiday Closures
All Umpqua National Forest Offices will be closed on December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.Umpqua National Forest Headquarters in Roseburg will be closed December 25 and December 26, 2025.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
Expect DelaysOn the Cottage Grove Ranger District, Herman Creek Bridge repair and work on National Forest Service Road 1700-623 is occurring. One lane will remain open, expect delays. Drive with caution in the area as staff may also be working under the bridge.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua TrailLocated approximately 1.75 miles upriver from the start of the Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua Trail (from the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead) a boulder has severely damaged the bridge
Order No. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations
PROHIBITIONS, in the area marked in the map or Exhibit A.1.Being in the area after sundown and before sunrise. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(l).2.Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).3.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(g).
Order No. 06-15-25-01 - Stay Limit of 14 Days
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
South Shore Pavilion is located on Diamond Lake in the Umpqua National Forest, 85 miles east of Roseburg. The pavilion sits back from the shore in a towering lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 5,183 feet, providing a perfect setting for family reunions and weddings with picturesque views of Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen. The day-use pavilion can accommodate 60 people and is equipped with electricity, picnic tables, and a large grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided during the operating season. The area features a boat ramp on-site with a 10-mph speed limit on the lake, plus volleyball and horseshoe courts for group recreation. Diamond Lake offers excellent rainbow trout fishing, as it is stocked annually with over 300,000 fingerlings. Visitors enjoy an 11-mile paved trail around the lake for biking, plus numerous hiking trails departing from the area. Crater Lake National Park's north entrance is just 9 miles south. Fuel, groceries, and boat and bike rentals are available about 2.5 miles away at Diamond Lake Resort.
Directions
From Roseburg, take OR-138 E for approximately 80 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 4795 (Diamond Lake Loop) at the north entrance to Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Proceed 3.2 miles and turn right at the sign for South Shore. Go 0.5 mile to the South Shore entrance. The Boat Ramp is on the left and the Picnic Area is on the right. May also be accessed via Highway 230 from Medford or Highway 97 from Klamath Falls and Bend.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 498-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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