About Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities. 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 Canyon 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…
- 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: 4 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.50134, -121.64145
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 8.5 mi |
| FR 1420430 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.2 mi |
| FR 1400420 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 9.8 mi |
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.9 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: 19.3 mi
Water fill-up: 22.2 mi
Propane: 2.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Smiling River Campground 0.6 mi
- Gorge Campground 1.1 mi
- Camp Sherman Campground 1.3 mi
- Pine Rest Campground 1.4 mi
- Smiling River Campground 1.8 mi
- Allen Springs Campground 2 mi