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Camping & Cabins

Although the National Forest offers a wide range of overnight camping experiences, most campgrounds tend to be rustic with minimal amenities.  The sites range from full hookup campsites with dozens of places to park your RV, to old Forest Service Guard Stations for rent, to small campgrounds where car camping, tents and overhead campers are more common.

Some general rules of use and restrictions  apply to visitor using developed recreation sites and general forest dispersed areas. These include regulations like forest-wide camping stay limits; use of campfires, firearms, and fireworks; paying fees, and controlling pets.

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Allen Springs Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This facility has 16 sites that are nestled along the Metolius River. The circular shape of the campground means most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RVs. Allen Springs…

Allingham Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Allingham Campground is located next to the Metolius River. The campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers; however, water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped…

Big Cove Boat-In Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Big Cove Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date.There is a composting toilet at this facility.WHERE TO PARK: There is a parking…

Big River Campground/Big River Group

Site Closed
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Big River Campground is located close to Sunriver and along the Deschutes River.  A group site, located across the road from the main campground, is reservable.  Find a map of this campground…

Blue Bay Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Blue Bay Campground is on the south shore of Suttle Lake.There is a boat launch adjacent to this campground.Find a map of this campground here.Water System The water system will be turned on in the…

Boundary Springs Campground

A quiet campground dominated by lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and predominantly used by the ATV and hunting communities. This site is located on the southeast edge of the Crescent Ranger…

Bull Bend Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The access road is gravel/dirt. The campground is almost totally surrounded by the Deschutes River.Find a map of this campground here.There is a boat launch area within this campground.

Camp Sherman Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Camp Sherman Campground is the first campground that you come to after going through the town of Camp Sherman in the Metolius Basin.Find a map of this campground here.Water System The water system…

Candle Creek Campground

Site Closed
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
At the confluence of Candle Creek and the Metolius River, Candle Creek Campground offers opportunities for fishing and hiking.This campground is not recommended for RVs. Find a map of this…

Chief Paulina Horse Camp

Site Closed
Horse Riding and Camping
This campground is located near Paulina Lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This is the only horse campground in the Newbery Caldera.Find a map of this campground here.There is no…