Camp Sherman Campground
Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
Camp Sherman Campground offers a handful of standard sites for both tent and RV camping, and one tent-only site. Each sites is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but electrical hookups are not available.
Showers are available in the town of Camp Sherman, less than 2 miles from the campground.
Notifications and Alerts
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit open fires, charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills including in developed campgrounds. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
Need to Know
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using trails.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org .
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
Natural Features
Many sites at this campground have views of to Metolius River, a tributary of the Deschutes River, through Lake Billy Chinook, near the city of Sisters.
Metolius Springs forms the headwaters of the river at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076' cinder cone. The clear, cold river flows north from the springs through diverse coniferous forest and a landscape of volcanic activity.
The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyote and cougar. Migratory birds and native fish also call the area home.
Nearby Attractions
The Metolius-Windigo Trail begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters. The trail is over 100 miles long and is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. It was created in the 1980s by linking sections of existing trails, primarily to give long-distance horseback riders an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Recreation
Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities at Camp Sherman Campground. Biking is a great way to see the area as well. Anglers enjoy fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
Day hikers and backpackers will find a wide variety of hiking trails through scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes through subalpine forests.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 249 SISTERS OR 97759
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-323-1746
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Salem, take I-5 South 20.7 miles to exit 233 toward Sweet Home. Continue along Highway. 20 for 83 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419.
From Sisters, travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20. Turn right on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
