South Shore Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

South Shore Campground is located in the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (46 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,481 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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@BevB1E557DAD7C · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #16

This is a lovely campground with many sites with views of Suttle Lake. One of the challenges for our camper van is that many of the sites have slopes, so you need to be prepared with risers/levelers, and access to the trail is often down steps unless you go to the boat landing area. Unfortunately, the water had been unexpectedly turned off due to a water line leak, but we had enough water in our RV tank and a 2-gallon drinking water container so we were OK for our short stay. The pit toilets were well maintained by the camp host.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #16

Great site, clean campground and very enjoyable stay.

@MicheleL157153 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #17

We stayed the first night with our RV and then left a tent thereafter, checking back daily and using the beach area to swim, but on the 5th day the host took our tent down, leaving an untrue "Courtesy Notice" stating he hadn't seen anyone for days. I took said notice to the host as indicated (less than 3 hours later, because we were there daily) and was verbally assaulted by the host and his female co-host. I was so shocked and unprepared that alls I could think to say in return is "You can educated without being mean." We packed up our belongings, some of which had been placed by the road by the host(s) later that day as I did not feel comfortable returning, even though we had done nothing wrong. There were many mean things said by these hosts and for absolutely no reason, I'm still completely dumbfounded by the experience. I paid almost $300 for the site and reserved it as soon the 6 month window opened, for my birthday. We left on Tuesday after this experience when instructed that regardless of what I paid, "This is not a day use area," when explaining we were present daily. If you see an old school bus in the host spot, be wary and if you're a female consider having someone with you.

@DennisW7577015 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #11

The site I chose was the easiest to level my RV in my experience so far! Love this park!

@TaraS7952351 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #29

I love this campground, but dont stay in site 29. I dont normally leave reviews but I had to leave this site after a few minutes of walking around it due to the overwhelming smell of sewage. I wish I had been warned, but I wasnt, I could not stay in this site and had to leave. So, now you know. Lots of other great sites, love the lake.

@MollyM5516131 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #14

Great for watercraft-not as much for wading but ok for swimming if it's a hot day. A lot of the water & shoreline near the campsite is shaded.We came here to see the Perseid meteor shower and were not disappointed!Only downsides were no campfires and the smoke from nearby forest fires.Great hosts, clean facilities, and not too many people there.

@SUSANU8324223 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #16

Campground was cleaner this year than in year's past. Toilet cleaned more often with enough TP as well. Garbage was overloaded, seemed like they needed an extra pickup. Roads still need to be improved and the original "No Picnicing" sign always makes us laugh. Nothing to do with camping, but I think they need to put buoys our along the side of the lake to separate motor boats from kayakers, SUPs as it seemed a little dangerous in the middle of the lake.

@JamieH5333373 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #2

Beautiful campground. Easy access to the lake. Outhouse clean. Friendly camp hosts.

@HeatherKA25C82 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #9

Great lake front spot.

@MackenzieF3394 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #3

I loved this campground! The proximity of the lake to the campsites on that side is wonderful, and the sites further away had lots of space to spread out and enjoy the peace of the woods! I feel like the road noise was pretty nonexistent and the silence at night was so wonderful. The camp hosts were so kind and lovely as well- they helped one of our group with some light first aid and looked out for me to make sure I was comfortable being alone once the rest of my friends had to head back into town. Highly recommend!

@HolliMFAC289B1 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #17

Love Suttle Lake, weather was amazing. Love the access to the lake from this site. It was clean and the bathrooms were well maintained.

@BrandonR303147 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #11

Very beautiful campground adjacent to the lake. Very kind and helpful campground hosts. Close enough to the lodge to enjoy it but far enough away to not hear it. Would definitely recommend for families and anyone looking for some scenic getaway. Only downside is the proximity to the road does bring some noise but it didnt bother me. It may some

@ErinM5857984 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #25

South Shore is a wonderful campground with so many great campsites, proximity to the water, and fantastic camp hosts. We took advantage of the connecting bike trails and rode to Camp Sherman, enjoyed ice cream and lemonade at the Boathouse, played in the water, and relaxed at the campsite.

@NicoleB2196888 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #12

First of all, the location is nice with the water so close. Great location for summer water activities. We appreciated that half the lake is for motor boats while the other half is for paddle sports. A few things about this particular site, it does not have a paved driveway and also does not have shade. In the afternoon, it is a full sun spot. Another huge deturent for us was the amount of large trash cans around. We appreciate being about to throw away our trash but having 20+ at one campground was a lot. We were not able to enjoy our site because even though the cans were at least 100 yards away, the breeze brought the smell right to us.

@DaraS165AE9C46 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #17

Really terrific campground - sites are huge and fairly separate from each other - we snagged two right along the lake (June) - lots of recreation options right there too.

@AmandaL2055066 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #9

Shuttle Lake is a beautiful lake and this campground is very nice. We had spots 17, 18 and 9. All three were lake front and had beautiful views. 17 and 18 are really big flat spaces. They are nice for spreading out with a big group. There is a mix of trees for shade but the spaces are pretty open. Space nine is also very beautiful and has more tree coverage. It is not as large as the others. We noticed that space 19 next to us has zero shade or trees. I would say to avoid that space if it's a super hot weekend and you are tent camping. Also note that this lake can be super windy at times. Getting out on the lake in the morning or evening is best to avoid the wind. The Lodge is not too far and you can get there on the trail along the lake. It is a really nice lodge with food and drinks options.

@AmberG59B31A11 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #1

Clean, great water access, beautiful place

@AmberG59B31A11 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #5

Awesome camp hosts and a beautiful campground

@CarrieH9011980 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #30

Love it here

@JefRE42319DB4F · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #13

We have stayed in South Shore three times but this is our first time in the 013 spot. We loved it! The view of the lake and the arrangement of the camp space made it the perfect spot for us. The position of the restrooms, garbage, wastewater and freshwater was perfect relative to the spot. We will be back.The only negative had nothing to do with the campsite. The heat and smoke during our stay put a little damper on our fun.

@StephenR879500 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #13

Suttle Lake is one of our favorite camping spots and the campsites we have stayed at here have all been very good. The only negative is the condition of the roads in the campgrounds. They are broken and full of potholes, some very deep.

@TonyaMF217F83C · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #16

Wonderful camping, private on lake side. Aside from the constant yellow jacket attacks I would have given it 5 stars. As soon as our food came out the bees were full throttle. We did NOT have this issue in 2022. Someone needs to find the bee hives.

@HeatherS702716 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #7

Many trees have been removed from several campsites. I understand the need when trees are sick or a hazard. It would be really nice if a replanting effort was made. Some sites now have no shade at all. Others have no privacy. Another suggestion would be to flatten out at least one tent spot in each site. Last, when people make a reservation and then dont show up there should be a forfeit process such as a 24 hour limit. Many of the best sites were vacant for our entire stay and meanwhile we could not change. Camp host was very kind and helpful.

@GretchenA15E09 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #29

The South Shore camp hosts, Rockie and Dianna, are two of the finest hosts I have ever encountered. I have been camping at Suttle lake for 60 years.

@TERESAS8098881 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful lake! Slow fishing this time of year. Nice trail along the lake.

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