Riverside Campground
Open for the 2026 season (May 1 through September 20). Currently experiencing a temporary water outage; campers must bring all water needed for their visit. Sites are first-come, first-served. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Riverside Campground sits along the upper Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest, part of a string of campgrounds offering some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon. This tent-only walk-in facility features 16 sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Campers park and carry their gear a short distance to their site. Vault toilets are available throughout the campground. The spring-fed Metolius River provides an exceptional setting for fly-fishing, with clear, cold water supporting rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout, and kokanee salmon. Hikers and backpackers will find diverse terrain ranging from riverside trails to subalpine forest routes. Nearby attractions include the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform, Metolius Fish Hatchery, Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, and the Metolius-Windigo Trail. The area showcases volcanic geology, with the river originating at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone. Wildlife includes mule deer, coyote, cougar, migratory birds, and native fish. Lava Lands Visitor Center and Lava River Cave in Newberry National Volcanic Monument are also within reach.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 4.4 miles north on Forest Road 14.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Jen@Hoodoo.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 323-1746 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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