Lower Canyon Creek Campground

Area Status: Closed
Lower Canyon Creek Campsite

Lower Canyon Creek Campground is located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours: Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025. This campground will become First Come, First Serve (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting October 1, until closing date.
Reservations: Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777).
Fees:
  • Single Campsite Rate: $17/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: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Closest Towns: Camp Sherman / Sisters
Water: No
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 2.7 miles north on Forest Road 14, then 2 miles north on Forest Road 1419, and then 3.4 miles north on Forest Road 1420. Then follow the signs to the campground.


Recreation Map

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Campground Camping

No. of Sites 7 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

River and Stream Fishing

Fish Species Rainbow trout, bull trout, kokanee salmon, and mountain whitefish.
Fishing Method Fly fishing only.

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
44.50208

  Longitude : 
-121.64225

  Elevation : 
2900

 

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