About 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. 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. 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…
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.48194, -121.63917
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | at camp | 8.5 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | at camp | 9.8 mi |
| Pine Rest C.G | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Tract O | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 1.3 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Camp Sherman "H" | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.4 mi
Water fill-up: 21 mi
Propane: 1.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Pine Rest Campground 0 mi
- Gorge Campground 0.2 mi
- Smiling River Campground 0.5 mi
- Allingham Campground 0.7 mi
- Smiling River Campground 0.8 mi
- Deschutes Nf-Sisters-Metolius Area 0.9 mi