About 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](https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/42711).
- Fees: None
- Managed by: USFS - Siuslaw National Forest
- Where: 7 mi east of Hebo, OR · 45.20135, -123.72326
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Indian | Horse | 0.1 mi | 7.5 mi |
| FR 1428135 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 1428136 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12 mi
Propane: 16.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Mt Hebo Horse Trailhead 3.4 mi
- Hebo Lake Campground 4.1 mi
- Castle Rock Group Campground 4.9 mi
- Rocky Bend Group Campground 6.4 mi
- Tillamook To Newport 6.5 mi
- Nestucca River Village 7.4 mi