Monty Campground
Closed for the season. Reopens Friday of Memorial Day weekend (May 22, 2026) through Labor Day weekend. First-come, first-served only.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Monty Campground sits on the lower Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest, just upstream of Lake Billy Chinook. This small campground provides access to excellent fishing opportunities along the Metolius, which holds Wild and Scenic River designation. The 12 sites are designed for tent camping, with each site equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The campground is primitive with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water. Electric hookups are not available. While small RVs and vans can technically access the campground, it is not recommended. The final miles past Perry South Campground are very rough, with narrow roads that require extreme caution for any vehicle larger than a standard passenger vehicle. Nearby attractions include Lake Billy Chinook, which offers 72 miles of shoreline across three canyon arms, and the Tam-a-lau Trail at Cove Palisades State Park. The area supports diverse wildlife including mule deer, coyote, and cougar, with the lake providing habitat for bass, trout, salmon, and whitefish.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 5.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 7.2 miles northwest on County Road 64.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| PGEParks@pgn.com | |
| Phone | +1 (503) 464-8515 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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