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South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.2 (79)
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)
🟢 12 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) in Oregon has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #017, #019, #022
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #018
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #005, #015, #021
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #001, #017
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #001
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #009
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #016
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #020

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 1 #002 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #002 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #003 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #003 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #004 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #004 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #006 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #006 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #006 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #006 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #007 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #007 · South CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Loop 1 #008 — South Campground
Site Loop 1 #008 · South CampgroundUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.7 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 7–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆79 ratings
5★42
4★21
3★5
2★8
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.6/4
Verizon2.0/4
AT&T1.2/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

Campsite fees at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 7–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) a good campground?

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 79 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR), T-Mobile rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) located?

South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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