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Deschutes National Forest (541) 383-5300 Ochoco National Forest (541) 416-6500 Crooked River National Grassland (541) 475-9272 |
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Current Condtions
Recreation Report - Sisters Ranger District - Campground/Day Use InformationSome of the Deschutes NF campgrounds are being managed by Hoodoo Recreation Services authorized by a Special Use Permit. For current opening information and to see which campgrounds are managed by them - please visit Hoodoo Recreation Services.
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METOLIUS BASIN
| FEE | OPERATING SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
| CAMPGROUNDS | Sites not closed by gate remain available for use after the operating season, but no services are proveded. Please "pack-it-out." | |||
| Allen Springs |
Yes |
Year Round depending on weather conditions | Closed |
Fly fishing only. Goes to a reduced service level and reduced fee mid-October thru mid-May. No water, reduced cleaning/maintenance/patrol frequencies. Garbage service is provided. |
| Allingham |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Fly fishing only. Gate closes at end of season. |
| Camp Sherman |
Yes |
Year Round depending on weather conditions | Closed |
Reservations available for certain sites. Call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online Fly fishing only. Goes to a reduced service level and reduced fee mid-October thru mid-May. No water, reduced cleaning/maintenance/patrol frequencies. Garbage service is provided. |
| Candle Creek |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Special fishing regulations, see fishing synopsis. Full service season begins 5/16 |
| Canyon Creek |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Special fishing regulations, see fishing synopsis. Full service season begins 5/16. |
| Gorge |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Fly fishing only. Gate closes at the end of the season. |
| Jack Creek |
Yes |
Mid May to mid October | Closed |
No fishing. Full service season begins 5/16. |
| Lower Bridge |
Yes |
Mid May to mid October | Closed |
Special fishing regulations, see fishing synopsis. Full service season begins 5/16. |
| Pine Rest |
Yes |
Year Round depending on weather conditions | Closed |
Tent only. Fly fishing only. Goes to a reduced service level and reduced fee mid-October thru mid-May. No water, reduced cleaning/maintenance/patrol frequencies. Garbage service is provided. |
| Pioneer Ford |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Fly fishing only. Gate closes at end of season. |
| Riverside |
Yes |
Late May to mid October | Closed |
Walk-in tent. Fly fishing only. |
| Smiling River |
Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Fly fishing only. Gate closes at end of season. |
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| Fish Viewing Platform |
No |
Year Round |
Open |
No fishing. |
| Head of the Metolius |
No |
Year Round |
Open |
No fishing. |
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| Camp Sherman Store |
Yes |
All Year |
Open |
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SISTERS HORSE CAMPS
| FEE | SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
| HORSE CAMPS | Sites not closed by gate remain available for use after the operating season, but no services are proveded. Please "pack-it-out." | |||
| Sisters Cow Camp |
No |
May to October | Open |
No services are available, please pack out garbage. |
| Graham Corral | Yes |
Late April to mid October | Closed |
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| Sheep Springs | Yes |
Mid May to mid October | Closed |
Reservations Recommended: call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online |
| Three Creek Meadow |
Yes |
Mid June to mid September | Closed |
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| Whispering Pines | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
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| Reminder: at all of the horse camps a manure bin is provided for users to deposit their horse manure in from the horse camps. Please be sure to keep the stalls cleaned out. Uncleaned stalls may result in higher camp fees. | ||||
THREE CREEK AREA
| FEE | SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
| CAMPGROUNDS | Sites not closed by gate remain available for use after the operating season, but no services are proveded. Please "pack-it-out." | |||
| Driftwood |
Yes |
Mid June to early October |
Closed |
Scheduled opening - July 10, 2009 |
| Three Creek Lake |
Yes |
Mid June to early October |
Closed |
Scheduled opening - July 10, 2009 |
| Three Creek Meadow |
Yes |
Mid June to early October |
Closed |
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| NOTE: Mosquitoes are particularly bad up at Three Creek Lake, and are pretty bad in the Meadow and Horse Camp, remember to bring plenty of mosquito repellent. Protect this area from overuse, stay on established trails, and camp only in campsites that have a fireplace and picnic table. Remember that none of the campgrounds (or the horse camp) have potable drinking water. | ||||
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| Three Creek Lake |
Yes |
Late June to mid September |
Closed |
Scheduled opening - July 10, 2009 |
SUTTLE LAKE
| FEE | SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
| CAMPGROUNDS | ||||
| Blue Bay | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Reservations available for certain sites. Call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online Gate closes at end of season |
| Link Creek | Yes |
April to mid October | Closed |
Reservations available for certain sites. Call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online |
| Scout Lake Group | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Reservations available for certain sites. Call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online Gate closes at end of season. |
| South Shore | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Gate closes at end of season. |
| DAY USE SITES | ||||
| Suttle Lake Water Ski Area | Yes |
Early May to mid October | Closed |
Recreation Fee Permit Required |
| Cinder Beach | No |
Mid April to late September | Closed |
Operated by Suttle Lake Resort |
| Scout Lake | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Recreation Fee Permit Required |
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| Blue Bay | Yes |
Mid May to mid September | Closed |
Recreation Fee Permit Required Gate closes at end of season |
| Link Creek | Yes |
Early May to mid October | Closed |
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| South Shore | Yes |
Early May to mid September | Closed |
Recreation Fee Permit Required Gate closes at end of season |
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| Suttle Lake | Yes |
All year | Closed |
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PERRY SOUTH AREA
If you are heading to Perry South or Monty campground from Sisters via road 11 and 1170 the entire length of road 1170 is CLOSED for major reconstruction and will remain so until the project is completed in late May 2010.
Recommended access route to the campgrounds is through Culver and Cove Palisades State Park. Link to News Release
| FEE | SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
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| Perry South |
Yes |
Late May to late September | Closed |
Reservations available for certain sites. Call 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online A REMINDER THAT THERE ARE VEHICLE USE RESTRICTIONS IN THE PERRY SOUTH/GREEN RIDGE AREA. OFF ROAD VEHICLE USE IS PROHIBITED IN ALL AREAS OF THE EYERLY FIRE. Special fishing regulations, see fishing synopsis. |
| Monty |
Yes |
June to late September | Closed |
Access restricted by gate from December 1 through the day after Memorial Day of each season |
OTHER CAMPGROUNDS/DAY USE
| FEE | SEASON | STATUS | REMARKS | |
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| Cold Springs |
Yes |
Early Mayl to mid October | Closed |
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| Indian Ford |
Yes |
Early Mayl to mid October | Closed |
Gate Closes at end of season |
| Lava Camp Lake |
No |
Early Mayl to mid October | Closed |
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| Reminder: Remember that at all campgrounds that do not charge a camping fee there is no garbage service. Please pack out your garbage. Thanks! | ||||
USDA Forest Service - Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Last Modified: Friday, 06 November 2009 at 20:58:44 EST