About Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford is one of the most popular of the campgrounds in the area since many of the sites are well suited to RVs and most of the sites are mostly private, shaded amongst a mixture of pine and cedar trees. As you travel north away from the first in a series of Metolius-area campgrounds and Camp Sherman, the facilities become more and more isolated which is why Pioneer Ford can be so quiet. Located on the Metolius River, this campground provides access to fishing and hiking trails. 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. Its 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. With 20 campsites…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:** $30/night - **Premium Campsite Rate:**$32/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 – September 28, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 7 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.55056, -121.62222
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | at camp | 9.8 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 8.5 mi |
| FR 1490000 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 6.2 mi |
| FR 1298000 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.5 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: 18.1 mi
Propane: 6.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Lower Bridge Campground 0.5 mi
- Green Ridge Lookout 1.3 mi
- Allen Springs Campground 1.6 mi
- Candle Creek Campground 1.8 mi
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 3.4 mi
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground 3.5 mi