About Candle Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 8
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Reviews (76)
What Guests Are Saying
Candle Creek Campground offers a beautiful and pristine setting next to the rushing Metolius River, providing ample hiking opportunities and space for tents and hammocks. The area is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a good mix of shade and open spaces for activities. However, the loud rapids can be disruptive, and the access road may be dusty, which could be a concern for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Candle Creek Campground offers a beautiful and pristine setting next to the rushing Metolius River, providing ample hiking opportunities and space for tents and hammocks. The area is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a good mix of shade and open spaces for activities. However, the loud rapids can be disruptive, and the access road may be dusty, which could be a concern for some visitors.
Review Summary
Brendan B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
I backpacked here from canyon creek and camped alone. The site was large and spacious and well maintained. Boundaries between sites are not well marked but that wasnt an issue just something of note. Personally would have picked sites 3 or 4 if I had known that site 1 had minimal river veiws and access. I do not regret calping here though. Facilities were well maintained and trail access was good. Really solid camping area that I intend to bring friends along to next time.
Brendan B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
I backpacked here from canyon creek and camped alone. The site was large and spacious and well maintained. Boundaries between sites are not well marked but that wasnt an issue just something of note. Personally would have picked sites 3 or 4 if I had known that site 1 had minimal river veiws and access. I do not regret calping here though. Facilities were well maintained and trail access was good. Really solid camping area that I intend to bring friends along to next time.
Lora M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice campground with large sites, and not nearly as crowded as the other campgrounds on the Metolius. The river and creek are loud -- good if you want to block out neighbor noise, bad if you like to listen to birds. The gravel road to the campground must've been re-graded recently, as it looked perfectly fine for passenger cars and small trailers.
Lora M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice campground with large sites, and not nearly as crowded as the other campgrounds on the Metolius. The river and creek are loud -- good if you want to block out neighbor noise, bad if you like to listen to birds. The gravel road to the campground must've been re-graded recently, as it looked perfectly fine for passenger cars and small trailers.
Christine B
July 29, 2021
We really appreciated Forest Service employees periodically checking to make sure all campers knew not to have campfires other than using gas camp stoves as it was extreme fire season. The location between the Metolius River and Candle Creek is lovely and makes all sites pleasant. Its relative remoteness is great, sites are roomy, and the ever-present sound of flowing water makes sites feel very private.
Christine B
July 29, 2021
We really appreciated Forest Service employees periodically checking to make sure all campers knew not to have campfires other than using gas camp stoves as it was extreme fire season. The location between the Metolius River and Candle Creek is lovely and makes all sites pleasant. Its relative remoteness is great, sites are roomy, and the ever-present sound of flowing water makes sites feel very private.
Rod B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
Most of the sites have very short pull-ins. Suitable for my 15 foot trail, but not big enough to park my pick-up in front of it. All of the sites are on either the Metolius or Candle Creek.
Notice Board should include reference to Warm Springs Tribal lands just downstream less than 1/4 mile. Hikers should not trespass below Jefferson Creek confluence with Metolius River.
Rod B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
Most of the sites have very short pull-ins. Suitable for my 15 foot trail, but not big enough to park my pick-up in front of it. All of the sites are on either the Metolius or Candle Creek.
Notice Board should include reference to Warm Springs Tribal lands just downstream less than 1/4 mile. Hikers should not trespass below Jefferson Creek confluence with Metolius River.
Susan W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
Barriers have been installed to keep vehicles on the road and away from the site (ie picnic table, fire ring). This is very inhospitable to van camping. We didn't even stay - just forfeited our payment
Susan W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Loop 1
Barriers have been installed to keep vehicles on the road and away from the site (ie picnic table, fire ring). This is very inhospitable to van camping. We didn't even stay - just forfeited our payment
Location Candle Creek Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
From Sisters, OR: Travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 12.3 miles north on Forest Road 12, and then 1.6 miles east on Forest Road 1200 980.
Candle Creek Campground is accessed via Highway 20, which is approximately 12.4 miles southeast from Sisters, OR.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5769 / -121.629
Elevation: 890 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Passenger Cars not adivised on road going into campground.
- This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply.
- The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle, any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee at the campground.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails.
- 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.
- 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.
- During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org .
- 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. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- 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).
- 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.
- Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
