About Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground is one of a sting of camps that dot the 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. Riverside Campground is one of our few walk-in tent-only facilities therefore we cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. Campers must haul their camping gear a short distance to the camping site. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:**$18/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 **NOTE**: Holders of a…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 – September 21, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: in Camp Sherman, OR · 44.45509, -121.63838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1419800 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.9 mi |
| FR 1419701 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 9.8 mi |
| Camp Sherman "H" | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 2.3 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 8.5 mi |
| Lake Creek | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.2 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: 19.8 mi
Water fill-up: 19.3 mi
Propane: 0.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Camp Sherman Campground 0.6 mi
- Deschutes Nf-Sisters-Metolius Area 0.9 mi
- Riverside Campground 1 mi
- Allingham Campground 1.1 mi
- Smiling River Campground 1.4 mi
- Pine Rest Campground 1.8 mi