South Twin Lake Campground

in Deschutes National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

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. Find a map of this campground here . There is a boat launch area adjacent to this campground.

Before you go

Season

Tentative Opening: April 11, 2025 – October 19, 2025

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Single Campsite Rate: $29/night • Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00 NOTE : Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

Hours

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating season. This campground will be closing at noon on October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025.

Restrictions

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.