About Lower Bridge Campground
Lower Bridge Campground earned its name for being located on the Metolius River where it flows under the corresponding bridge. You can't miss the beauty of this campground with its towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars providing ample shade. 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. Lower Bridge Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available.…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$27/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Year-round
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.55776, -121.62023
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: Jun–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 1499015 | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 8.5 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 9.8 mi |
| FR 1499000 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Green Ridge | Horse | 1.1 mi | 12.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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 mi
Propane: 6.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Pioneer Ford Campground 0.5 mi
- Candle Creek Campground 1.4 mi
- Green Ridge Lookout 1.7 mi
- Allen Springs Campground 2.1 mi
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 3.3 mi
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground 4 mi