South Twin Lake Campground
The campground at South Twin Lake offers opportunities for fishing. The lake is screened by heavy forest, and generally stays relatively windless and calm. There is a boat launch area adjacent to this campground.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single Campsite Rate: $29/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Deschutes National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Single Campsite Rate: $29/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. |
| Rules | Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. Non-motorized boats only. The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.7148° N, 121.7713° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRabbit 42 Rx
21 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSting 6 Rx
27 mi from the campground · 42 acres
- PrescribedMr Rx Piles
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
38 mi from the campground · 158 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29 mi |
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV Bend ↗ | 34.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 11.6 miIrish-Taylor Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 15 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miSouth Twin Lake1.5 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.3 miTwin Lake1.4 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.2 miDwarf Missletoe Interpretive0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 3.1 miCharlton ↗14.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 3.1 miSnomo #5 ↗37.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.2 miDavis Run Connector1.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Deschutes National Forest.
- inDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
- 4.3 miWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 11.6 miThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at South Twin Lake Campground?
Sites at South Twin Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at South Twin Lake Campground?
Single Campsite Rate: $29/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is South Twin Lake Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to South Twin Lake Campground?
South Twin Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if South Twin Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are West South Twin Campground (0.1 mi), Gull Point Campground (0.9 mi), and North Twin Lake Campground (1.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby