About Indian Ford Campground
Indian Ford Campground is named for its location on Indian Ford Creek and is conveniently located between the town of Sisters and the Metolius River and Suttle Lake areas. This campground offers many opportunities for hiking and biking with the many trails nearby. The ponderosa pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching. Indian Ford 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. Nestled in the Deschutes Forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Indian Ford Campground is a great shady family spot with short hikes all around. The close proximity to the town of…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:** $21/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi east of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.36052, -121.60743
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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 1102010 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Sisters Tie Trail | Horse | 0.2 mi | 9.7 mi |
| FR 2059850 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.7 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Upper Butte Link | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Butte Loops | Horse | 1.4 mi | 11.6 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.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 6 mi.
Dump station: 18.8 mi
Water fill-up: 14.5 mi
Propane: 4.9 mi