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State Park
South Shore Suttle Lake
Deschutes National Forest · Sisters, OR
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Official sources & verification
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- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Deschutes National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Operator:541-323-1746
- Address:P.O. BOX 249 · Sisters, OR · 97759
About
Overview
South Shore Campground is located along Suttle Lake, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. One section of the camp sits on the shoreline, while the other is nestled on a hillside.
Most sites have lake views. The 3,400-foot elevation and the lake breezes make South Shore Campground a comfortable summertime destination.
Recreation
There is a boat launch available at this camp. Popular activities include power and non-motorized boating, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing.
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and brown trout, and there is a fish cleaning station on-site. Hikers and mountain bikers have access to the 3.2-mile Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail.
Facilities
Each site has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring. Dump stations are dispersed through the campground.
Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
Nestled along the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes National Forest is one of the most popular recreation forests in the Pacific Northwest. It offers a variety of landscapes, from fields of sagebrush and hay to old-growth forests and glacier-carved volcanic peaks.
Suttle Lake is a natural lake formed by glaciers. It has a forested shoreline and offers views of nearby Mt. Washington.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Sisters is about 15 miles away, offering shopping and restaurants.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (37)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near South Shore Suttle Lake

Suttle Lake Loop Trail
Oregon
3.6 mi604 ftgain
TrailModerate

Fir Trail and Pine Trail Loop from South Trailhead
Oregon
5.3 mi410 ftgain
TrailModerate

Historic Black Butte Trail # 4026
Oregon
9.8 mi3,389 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Jack Creek Trail
Oregon
1.1 mi148 ftgain
TrailEasy

Jack Creek Loop
Oregon
3.7 mi361 ftgain
TrailModerate

Black Butte Trail
Oregon
3.9 mi1,509 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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