Can you reserve a site at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

Yes, South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR).

Are campfires allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

Campfires are allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Located WITHIN OREGON on Hosmer Lake, South Campground provides visitors with access to flyfishing, paddling and hiking.

Recreation

Nearby Hosmer Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and boating as well as spectacular views. There are also trails and other opportunities for hiking and horseback riding.

Facilities

This facility has vault toilets and each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit with grill. Please note campers will need to bring their own water supply. There is also a boat ramp that provides access to Hosmer Lake. Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees.

Natural Features

At the north end of Hosmer Lake, water drains into a porous rim of lava. Hosmer is a “fly fishing only” lake well known for its breath taking views of Mt. Bachelor, South Sisters, Broken Top as well as wildlife viewing and the big Atlantic salmon, brook trout and rainbows that are quite visible in this shallow clear lake. The best way to experience this lake is by canoe or kayak as shore access is limited due to marshy vegetation.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which 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.

The facts

23 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop 1

Site types

23 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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23 campsites at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	24 ft	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	24 ft	6	🐾
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
007	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	24 ft	6	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	24 ft	6	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
011	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	36 ft	6	🐾
012	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
013	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	36 ft	6	🐾
014	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	6	🐾
015	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
016	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	36 ft	6	🐾
017	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	24 ft	6	🐾
018	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	36 ft	6	🐾
019	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
020	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	6	🐾
021	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
022	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	6	🐾
023	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, travel 35.5 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1.3 miles east on Forest Road 4625. South Campground will come up on the right side first and then Mallard Marsh.

43.96226, -121.78657 · 43°57'44.1"N 121°47'11.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	10.2	7.2	7.9	6.6	4.6	2.7	0.7	0.8	2.1	5.6	9.9	11.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)

Can you reserve a site at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?: Yes, South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) have?: 23 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?: Yes, pets are allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR).
Are campfires allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?: Campfires are allowed at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)

Mallard Marsh Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Fawn Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Point Campground - Deschutes 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lava Lake Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Lava Lake 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Elk Lake 1.4 mi · Facility
Little Lava Lake 3.9 mi · Facility
Sparks Lake Boating Site 4.3 mi · Facility
Devils Lake 5.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-323-1746
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)