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Dispersed Camping

South Lake

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About

National Forest

Tillamook State Forest

At an elevation of 2400 feet, this area offers dispersed camping along the northern edge of the lake. The lake is stocked periodically with rainbow trout. There is access for launching non-motorized boats. A vault toilet is provided but no potable water. It is also the eastern trailhead of the Pioneer – Indian Trail.

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Derek D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022

Overall good experience

Aside from the few kids that decided to start shooting guns in the camp site. It’s a nice little place to escape the hustle and bustle of life.

Month of VisitSeptember
michael K.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Beautiful Site but..

Do not drive here if you can't drive on the edge of a cliff on gravel roads. it's bumpy and definitely not for the faint of heart. other than that, it's a great site with nice pullouts and camping for car campers, vans, etc... I was fortunate and I have a black series off road trailer behind a 4runner, and we were fine. I would not recommend a trailer for this location. great for tents and the lake is ok, not too appealing to us, though.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of South Lake by michael K., August 8, 2022
  • Review photo of South Lake by michael K., August 8, 2022
  • Review photo of South Lake by michael K., August 8, 2022
Robert D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2022

A rough and very narrow road to get here.

We took a ride from Hebo up road 14 or 1400 to South Lake. The trip took over 1 hour down a partly paved road with lots of pot holes then the rest of the way down a very narrow pot hole dirt road to South Lake. Along the way we passed Hebo Lake Campground that had many tent camp sites. Once we arrived at South Lake we found the lake to be somewhat small and there were a few tent sites somewhat close together. We had been told this lake was always stocked with Trout. We suggest only using a 4x4 or a high clearance vehicle to make this trip.

Month of VisitJuly

Location

South Lake is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Highway 101 at Hebo Ranger District Office: Travel north on Highway 101  for 4 miles to the town of Beaver, OR.. At Blaine Junction travel east on Upper Nestucca River Road for 5.8 miles to Forest Service Road 8533. Go south 14.2 miles on Forest Service Road 8533/Forest Service Road 1400. Turn left on Forest Service Road 1429 Continue 0.3 miles to camping area.

Coordinates

45.20200063 N
123.72000018 W

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