At the confluence of Candle Creek and the Metolius River, this campground offers opportunities for fishing and hiking. This is a very popular campground with the locals because of its location. It is at the end of the Metolius Valley and on the river where the rapids start.
Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
Fees
Single Campsite Rate: $12/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $8.00
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.
Usage:
Medium
Restrictions:
Maximum site spur length is 20 feet. RVs and trailers not recommended.
Water:
No
Restroom:
Vault Toilet
Operated By:
Deschutes Recreation
Information Center:
Within the Sisters-Metolius area of the Deschutes National Forest
Operated by Deschutes Recreation
General Information
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.
Candle Creek is the last campground that you come to on the Metolius River. It is the most isolated of the campgrounds and although it was just upgraded in 2003 it is the least developed campground. It is located 13 miles in from Hwy 20 at the Camp Sherman turn off. You get to it by crossing the river at Lower Bridge and continuing along a mostly gravel road for two more miles.
No. of Sites
10 single site(s)
No. of Accessible sites
None
Fishing
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River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species
Rainbow trout, bull trout, brown trout, brook trout, kokanee, and whitefish.
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