Established Camping
South Twin Lake Campground
South Twin Lake Campground, near Bend, Oregon, is a cozy spot that offers a laid-back camping experience surrounded by nature. With its clean facilities and a few first-come, first-served sites, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.
This campground is known for its beautiful lake, where visitors can fish, paddleboard, or just relax by the water. One camper mentioned, “This lake is easy to fall in love with!” The area is also home to various wildlife, including deer and birds, making it a perfect backdrop for nature lovers.
For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails nearby that lead to stunning views, including a trek to Palmateer Peak. While the campground can get busy during peak season, it’s family-friendly and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. Just be prepared for some muddy spots if you venture off the beaten path!
If you need supplies, there’s a small resort across the road with a shop and a coffee hut that serves ice cream. Whether you’re camping with family or just looking for a weekend escape, South Twin Lake Campground has a welcoming vibe that keeps campers coming back.
Description
Overview
South Twin Lake Campground sits on the shores of South Twin Lake, a small lake adjacent to the much larger Wickiup Reservoir.
Recreation
South Twin Lake provides visitors with the opportunity for fishing, swimming and paddling. Motorized boating is not permitted.
Facilities
This facility has sites that can accomodate, tent, trailer or RV campers. Each site comes with a picnic table and is equipped with a fire ring. This campground offers potable water and flush toilets, as well as, a nearby boat launch area leading to the water. Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees.
Natural Features
The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma-encountered groundwater resulting in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled with water. The lake covers an area of 99 acres with average depth of 33 feet with a maximum depth of 58 feet. South Twin Lake is a lure's toss from the Deschutes arm of Wickiup Reservoir and less than a mile south of North Twin lake.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately hundred of miles of trail. Newberry National Volcanic Monument, approxiately 45 minutes by vehicle, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Bywaywhich climbs 66 miles through the Cascade Range, weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Location
South Twin Lake Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Bend, travel 26.8 miles south on Hwy 97 to Wickiup Junction, then 11.0 miles west on County Road 43, then continue 4.6 miles west on Forest Road 42, and finally 2.0 miles south on Forest Road 4260.
Address
63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD
Bend, OR 97701
Coordinates
44.1363889 N
123.0647222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
