Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Near the beautiful town of Sisters and the Metolius River on the Deschutes National Forest.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Allen Springs Campground
- Allingham Campground
- Blue Bay Campground
- Camp Sherman Campground
- Candle Creek Campground
- Cold Springs Campground
- Driftwood Campground
- Gorge Campground
- Indian Ford Campground
- Jack Creek Campground
- Lava Lake Campground
- Link Creek Campground
- Lower Bridge Campground
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground
- Monty Campground
- Perry South Campground
- Pine Rest Campground
- Pioneer Ford Campground
- Riverside Campground
- Scout Lake Campground
- Smiling River Campground
- South Shore Campground
- Three Creek Lake Campground
- Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp
RV Camping
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Blue Bay Boating Site
- Blue Bay Campground
- Driftwood Campground
- Link Creek Campground
- Perry South Boating Site
- Perry South Campground
- South Shore Boating Site
- South Shore Campground
- Suttle Lake
- Three Creek Lake
- Three Creek Lake Campground
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Allen Springs Campground
- Allingham Campground
- Bear Valley Trailhead
- Black Butte Trail
- Black Butte Trailhead
- Black Crater Trail
- Black Crater Trailhead
- Blue Bay Campground
- Brush Creek Trail
- Butte Loops Trail
- Buttes Loop Trailhead
- Cabot Lake Trail
- Cabot Lake Trailhead
- Camp Lake Trail
- Camp Sherman Campground
- Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform
- Candle Creek Campground
- Canyon Glacier Trail (#4010)
- Chush Falls Trail
- Demaris Lake Trail
- Driftwood Campground
- Dry Creek Access Point
- East Metolius River Trail
- Gorge Campground
- Green Ridge Lookout
- Green Ridge Trail
- Head of Jack Creek Trail
- Head of Jack Creek Trailhead
- Head of Metolius Trail
- Hortense Lake Access Point
- Jack Lake Trailhead
- Jefferson Lake Trail
- Jefferson Lake Trailhead
- Lava Lake Campground
- Lava Lake Trail #4060
- Lava Lake Trailhead
- Little Three Creek Lake Trail
- Lower Black Butte Trailhead
- Lower Bridge Campground
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground
- Millican Crater Trail
- Millican Crater Trailhead
- Minto Lake Trail
- Minto Pass Tie Trail
- North Matthieu Lake Trail
- Old Summit Trail - Mt. Jefferson
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Jefferson
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Wash.
- Park Meadow Trail
- Park Meadow Trailhead
- Peterson Ridge Trailhead
- Pine Rest Campground
- Pioneer Ford Campground
- Pole Creek Trail
- Pole Creek Trailhead
- Riverside Campground
- Rockpile Lake Trail
- Round Lake Trail
- Round Lake Trailhead
- Scott Pass Trail
- Scott Pass Trailhead
- Shirley Lake Trail
- Shut-In Trail
- Sisters MBT Trail
- Sisters Tie Trail
- Sisters Tie Trailhead
- Smiling River Campground
- Sugar Pine Ridge Trail
- Suttle Lake Loop Trail
- Suttle Tie Trail
- Suttle Tie Trailhead
- Tam McArthur Trail
- Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead
- Three Creek Lake Campground
- Three Creek Meadow Trail (#4103)
- Trout Creek Tie Trail
- Two Lakes Trail
- West Metolius River Trail
- Whychus Creek Scenic Overlook Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Bear Valley Trailhead
- Cabot Lake Trail
- Cabot Lake Trailhead
- Camp Lake Trail
- Demaris Lake Trail
- Dry Creek Access Point
- Jack Lake Trailhead
- Jefferson Lake Trail
- Jefferson Lake Trailhead
- Lava Lake Campground
- Lava Lake Trail #4060
- Lava Lake Trailhead
- Millican Crater Trailhead
- North Matthieu Lake Trail
- Old Summit Trail - Mt. Jefferson
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Jefferson
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Wash.
- Park Meadow Trailhead
- Pole Creek Trailhead
- Round Lake Trail
- Round Lake Trailhead
- Scott Pass Trailhead
- Sugar Pine Ridge Trail
- Three Creek Meadow Trail (#4103)
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Graham Corral Horse Camp
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp
- Sisters Cow Camp Horse Camp
- Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp
- Whispering Pine Horse Camp
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Bear Valley Trailhead
- Black Crater Trail
- Butte Loops Trail
- Buttes Loop Trailhead
- Cabot Lake Trail
- Camp Lake Trail
- Canyon Glacier Trail (#4010)
- Demaris Lake Trail
- Dry Creek Access Point
- Graham Corral Horse Camp
- Green Ridge Trail
- Jack Lake Trailhead
- Jefferson Lake Trail
- Lava Lake Trail #4060
- Little Three Creek Lake Trail
- Millican Crater Trail
- Minto Lake Trail
- Minto Pass Tie Trail
- North Matthieu Lake Trail
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Jefferson
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Mt.Wash.
- Pole Creek Trail
- Pole Creek Trailhead
- Rockpile Lake Trail
- Round Lake Trail
- Scott Pass Trail
- Scott Pass Trailhead
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp
- Shirley Lake Trail
- Shut-In Trail
- Sisters Cow Camp Horse Camp
- Sisters Tie Trail
- Sisters Tie Trailhead
- Sugar Pine Ridge Trail
- Suttle Lake Loop Trail
- Tam McArthur Trail
- Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp
- Trout Creek Tie Trail
- Two Lakes Trail
- Whispering Pine Horse Camp
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform
- Cold Spring Picnic Site
- Cold Springs Campground
- Green Ridge Lookout
- Indian Ford Campground
- Metolius River
- Suttle Lake
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Allen Springs Campground
- Blue Bay Boating Site
- Camp Sherman Campground
- Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform
- Cinder Beach Day Use Area
- Cold Spring Picnic Site
- Head of Jack Creek Trailhead
- Head of the Metolius Observation Site
- Perry South Boating Site
- Pine Rest Campground
- Pioneer Ford Campground
- Scout Lake Campground
- Scout Lake Day Use Area
- Smiling River Campground
- South Shore Boating Site
- Suttle Lake Day Use Area
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Blue Bay Boating Site
- Blue Bay Campground
- Link Creek Boating Site
- Link Creek Campground
- Perry South Boating Site
- Perry South Campground
- South Shore Boating Site
- South Shore Campground
- Suttle Lake
- Suttle Lake Day Use Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Driftwood Campground
- Link Creek Campground
- South Shore Boating Site
- South Shore Campground
- Suttle Lake
- Suttle Lake Day Use Area
- Three Creek Lake Campground
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
- Blue Bay Boating Site
- Cinder Beach Day Use Area
- Link Creek Campground
- Scout Lake Campground
- Scout Lake Day Use Area
- South Shore Boating Site
- South Shore Campground
- Suttle Lake
- Suttle Lake Day Use Area
- Three Creek Lake
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Windsurfing
Areas for Windsurfing at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Alerts & Warnings
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (September 14, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (September 12, 2024)
- Linton Creek Fire Emergency Closure (September 9, 2024)
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Aug. 27, 2024)
- Revised Wickiup Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 25, 2024)
- Public Use Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 (Effective July 22, 2024)
- Expanded Red Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 24, 2024)
- Round Mountain Fire Area Emergency Closure (July 19, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures