About Gorge Campground
Gorge Campground is part of a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the upper portion of the Metolius River. 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. Gorge Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Springs at…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$27/night - **Premium Campsite Rate:**$30/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 16, 2025 – October 12, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.48532, -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorge C.G. | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | at camp | 9.8 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 8.5 mi |
| Pine Rest C.G | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 1.3 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Green Ridge | Horse | 1.7 mi | 12.2 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: 21.2 mi
Propane: 1.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Camp Sherman Campground 0.2 mi
- Pine Rest Campground 0.3 mi
- Smiling River Campground 0.6 mi
- Smiling River Campground 0.7 mi
- Allingham Campground 1 mi
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground 1.1 mi