About Candle Creek Campground
Candle Creek Campground sits at the confluence of the Metolius River and Candle Creek. It is at the end of the Metolius Valley and on the river where the rapids start. This unique location makes it a very popular spot among locals. Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities for visitors. For anglers, the spring-fed Metolius river offers a stunning setting for fly-fishing. The clear, cold water supports rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. For day hikers and backpackers, the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes in subalpine forests. Candle Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. Due to the gravel access road this facility is not the best for RVs or passenger cars although they can be accommodated. Drivers should go slow and use…
- Fees: Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.57688, -121.62853
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1290300 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| FR 1200985 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 8.5 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 9.8 mi |
| Green Ridge | Horse | 2.1 mi | 12.2 mi |
| Jefferson Lake | Horse | 2.5 mi | 8.5 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: 18.6 mi
Propane: 8.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Lower Bridge Campground 1.4 mi
- Pioneer Ford Campground 1.8 mi
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 2.5 mi
- Green Ridge Lookout 3.1 mi
- Allen Springs Campground 3.4 mi
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 5.1 mi