South Lake Dispersed Area
USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open Year-Round
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.2019, -123.7204
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
At an elevation of 2,400 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.
From the USFS.
Is South Lake Dispersed Area free?
Yes. South Lake Dispersed Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to South Lake Dispersed Area?
From the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 22 in Hebo: Travel south on Highway 22 for about 0.3 miles to Mt. Hebo Road (Forest Road 14). The intersection with Mt. Hebo Road is just north of the Hebo Ranger District office. Turn left onto Mt. Hebo Road and proceed for 12.5 miles. Mt. Hebo Road passes Hebo Lake Campground at 4.5 miles and Mt. Hebo summit at 8 miles. A number of side roads connect to Mt. Hebo Road, so please read road signs carefully and stay on Forest Road 14. At 12.5 miles, Mt. Hebo Road reaches South Lake.
What are the rules at South Lake Dispersed Area?
Camping RegulationsInternal combustion boat engines prohibited
Nearby
- HEBO LAKE CAMPGROUND4.1 mi
- CASTLE ROCK GROUP CAMPGROUND5.0 mi
- Rocky Bend Group Campground6.2 mi
- Alder Glen Recreation Site8.1 mi
- Elk Bend Recreation Site10.4 mi
- Fan Creek Recreation Site12.7 mi
- Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area12.8 mi
- Sandbeach Campground12.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
