Camp Sherman Campground

Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers 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 activities here, and biking is a great way to see the area as well. Anglers enjoy fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. Day hikers and backpackers will find a wide variety of trails through scenic terrain, ranging from riverside routes to paths through subalpine forests. The campground offers a handful of standard sites for both tent and RV camping, and one tent-only site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but electrical hookups are not available. Showers are available in the town of Camp Sherman, less than 2 miles from the campground. Many sites have views of the Metolius River, a tributary of the Deschutes through Lake Billy Chinook, near the city of Sisters. Metolius Springs forms the headwaters of the river at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone, and the clear, cold river flows north through diverse coniferous forest and a landscape of volcanic activity. The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyote and cougar, and migratory birds and native fish also call it home. The Metolius-Windigo Trail begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters. Over 100 miles long, it is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, and was created in the 1980s by linking sections of existing trails, primarily to give long-distance horseback riders an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail.