Riverside Campground

Area Status: Closed

Riverside Campground is a tent-only walk in campground located near the upper section of the Metolius River.

Find a map of this campground here.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on September 24, 2023, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 23, 2023.
Reservations:	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: $14/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.
Open Season:	Open: April 28, 2023 - September 24, 2023
Usage:	Light-Medium
Restrictions:	Tent only The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, 2023, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
Closest Towns:	Camp Sherman / Sisters
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Vista Recreation
Information Center:	Sisters Ranger District 201 N. Pine Street PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-7700

General Information

Directions:

From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 4.4 miles north on Forest Road 14.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

The campground is located between the Camp Sherman Store and the Head of the Metolius. It is upstream from the other campgrounds and the town of Camp Sherman. There is a hand pump for water.

No. of Sites	16 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777).
No. of Accessible sites	None