Overview South Shore Pavilion is located on Diamond Lake in the Umpqua National Forest, 85 miles east of Roseburg. The pavilion sits back from the shore in a towering lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 5,183 feet. The area provides a perfect setting for family reunions and weddings, with its picturesque views of Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen. Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing and boating are popular summer and fall activities. In winter, visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities. Diamond Lake offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters, and anglers casting a lines from boat or shoreline. Rainbow trout thrive in the lake, as it is stocked annually with over 300,000 fingerlings. A boat ramp is on-site. The lake has a 10-mph speed limit. Bicyclists enjoy riding on the 11 miles of paved trail around the lake, while hikers can head out for the day on one of many trails leaving from the area. Groups will enjoy throwing horseshoes, or playing a game of volleyball in courts near the pavilion. Facilities The populare day use only South Shore Pavilion is accessible and can accommodate 60 people.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-19