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Candle Creek Campground

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 campground here.

Reservations

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General Information

Tentative Opening Date: May 1, 2026 - October 18, 2026

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 18, 2026, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 17, 2026. This campground will become First Come, First Serve (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting on September 27, until closing date.

Maximum site spur length is 18 feet. RVs and trailers not recommended.

  • Single Campsite Rate: $21/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: -  A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

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Address: 201 N. Pine Street Sisters, OR 97759
Phone: (541) 549-7700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., closed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.57512778

Longitude: -121.61915

Directions

From Sisters, OR: Travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 12.3 miles north on Forest Road 12, and then 1.6 miles east on Forest Road 1200 980.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 1, 2026