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.

Current Conditions

South Lake Dispersed Area may be inaccessible in the winter due to snow and ice. An alternate access point is from Upper Nestucca River Road to Forest Road 8533 (Niagara Road). The roads are gravel and periodically maintained. Use discretion for safety.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Camping Regulations
Internal combustion boat engines prohibited

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
Northwest Forest Passes are Honored: $30/annual.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev2_027010
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

An office with a green roof and brown siding

Address: 31525 Highway 22 Hebo, OR 97122
Phone: (503) 392-5100
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.20191

Longitude: -123.7204

Elevation

2400

Directions

From the intersection of Highway101 and Highway 22 in Hebo, Oregon:

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.

An alternate access route to the area is from Upper Nestucca River Road to Forest Road 8533 (Niagara Road). South Lake Dispersed Camping Area may be inaccessible in the winter due to snow and ice. Maintenance of the area is reduced during winter months. Forest Service roads are gravel and only periodically maintained. Use discretion for safety.