South Twin Lake Campground
South Twin Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.13639, -123.06472
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding
- Map
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- Phone
- 541-323-1746
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Twin Lake Campground
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 longe
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of Eugene · 3.6 mi
- Water fill
- Camp Alpine · 22 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 7.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 29 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Pines Horse Camp | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Premier RV Resort | RV park | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Camp Harlow | Free campsite | 1.6 mi | Free | — |
| Armitage County Park Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Willamettans | Private campground | 8.4 mi | — | — |
| Shotgun Creek Recreation Site | BLM campground | 13 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.