About Allen Springs Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (97)
What Guests Are Saying
Allen Springs Campground is praised for its stunning location along the Metolius River, offering beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the campground's accessibility to nature, including hiking and wildlife sightings, and the presence of a helpful campground host. However, some concerns were noted regarding maintenance, such as rotting picnic tables and lack of potable water, along with occasional issues with noise and site reservations. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Allen Springs Campground is praised for its stunning location along the Metolius River, offering beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the campground's accessibility to nature, including hiking and wildlife sightings, and the presence of a helpful campground host. However, some concerns were noted regarding maintenance, such as rotting picnic tables and lack of potable water, along with occasional issues with noise and site reservations. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many campers.
Review Summary
Karl H
October 17, 2024
Always one of our favorites for over 20 years, even without water (fish hatchery and Camp Sherman store are not that far away). Lovely to see the fall colors along the river! Chilly weather at night, mildly warm during the day for our 6-mile round-trip walk to Lower Bridge, then up to the fish hatchery and back to Allen Springs. Very nice the the fire-ban was modified to allow campfires in areas that have the fire rings.
Lorelei V
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Someone was in my reserved space. By the time someone came and told them it was my space, they were there 20 hours into my time of two days. Where I had to park, people were very loud. Dogs were running loose and nothing was done about that. There was no camp host.
Emily D
July 29, 2024
Allen Springs is a beautiful campground and we had a lovely time. The campground host was very nice and allowed us to switch sites because there was no shade in ours (site 08). However, the second night that we were there, the camp host disappeared in the early afternoon and didn’t come back. The women next to us got drunk, made a huge fire and were at high volume until 11pm. I tried asking them to be quiet and it just made things worse. I wish he would have stayed. We love this campground. A bald eagle landed across the river from us, and deer walked through our site. There are also very friendly chipmunks!
ryan E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
campsite was super nice under 2 massive douglas firs. it rained the first day but out tent and my daughter and i stayed dry under the massive trees. The river was so close we could hear it as we slept. Mountain bike riding at suttle lake was all time. The lake is beautiful. We also went into bend to go white water rafting in the Deschutes river. I love the central Oregon part almost better than the surf at seaside with the crab. Love that site. be back soon.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Louise G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
We go to this campground every year and it is always well-maintained and beautiful.
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
The facilties are clean, and there were no generators. Restoring the water service to those faucets would be nice!
Jennifer M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Lovely spot!
Delayne G
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
We love this campground. No big rigs. No generators!!!
Sheryl Y
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Best camp host ever!
Richard K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
The campground is clean and quiet. Pit toilet is well maintained.
Matthew, the camp host, was awesome! Friendly and very informative, especially about fishing the river.
Location Allen Springs Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
From Sisters OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 11.1 miles north on Forest Road 14.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.528 / -121.627
Elevation: 851 feet
Policies & Rules
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using trails. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest. |
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NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed. |
