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South Lake Dispersed Area

in Siuslaw National Forest

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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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

South Lake Dispersed Area

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 .

Before you go

Restrictions

Camping Regulations • Internal combustion boat engines prohibited

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