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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may 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 August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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 August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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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