About Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground sits on Jack Creek and is located near a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the nearby 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. Jack Creek 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…
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.50782, -121.69386
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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 1260201 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 1260000 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.3 mi | 143.9 mi |
| Head of Jack Creek | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 8.5 mi |
| Rockpile Lake | Horse | 2.7 mi | 5.2 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: 21.8 mi
Water fill-up: 22 mi
Propane: 4.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 1.1 mi
- Jack Creek Campground 1.5 mi
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground 2.6 mi
- Smiling River Campground 2.8 mi
- Gorge Campground 3.1 mi
- Camp Sherman Campground 3.2 mi