Cold Springs Campground (OR)

COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)
COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)
COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)
COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

18 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

About Cold Springs Campground (OR)

A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Oregon, Cold Springs Campground is nestled below a thick Ponderosa Pine forest mixed with aspen in the wet areas. This campground offers opportunities for hiking and bird watching and is a great option for the whole family.

Number of accommodations: 18

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Loop 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (112)

What Guests Are Saying

Cold Springs Campground offers a serene and well-maintained environment close to Sisters, Oregon, making it ideal for quiet getaways. Campers appreciate the spacious sites, beautiful forest setting, and friendly hosts who keep the facilities clean. However, some campers noted issues with the latrines' odor and maintenance, along with occasional noise from nearby traffic and events.

Review Summary

4.2
112 reviews
5
52.7%
59
4
25.9%
29
3
12.5%
14
2
6.3%
7
1
2.7%
3

Thomas C

Verified

July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

5

The camp host was a helpful, pleasant, and knowledgeable fellow who was quick to offer help if needed. The US Forest Service patrol was informative and polite while ensuring fire safety. The campground conditions were excellent, as they always have been in my experience. The only qualification is the Southern pit toilet was near to capacity. I spoke with the camp host who said the contractor had been notified, but was waiting for the pit to fill a bit further. Sooner is better (albeit not less expensive) when it comes to evacuating the pit toilets, in my opinion. Thank you for the fine stewardship of our public assets.

Billie K

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

5

This is a nice quiet campground. Well maintained, and a very nice Camp Host.

Jan S

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

5

Lane was the best camp host we’ve ever had! Very accommodating and friendly. Hope we see him again next year.

David S

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great CG!

Rick S

Verified

June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1

5

Best camp host that I have ever dealt with. A+++

eric g

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

3

Pit toilets at Cold Springs were in bad shape - need to be serviced. No dump station at CS. Camp host did not know where a local dump station is. Parking spaces are shallow from the road - blocked with logs and rocks. Visit / hike Smith Rock a must do.

Robert U

Verified

June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

5

Robert U

Verified

June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

5

Robert U

Verified

June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

5

Carmen R

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1

5

This is a beautiful forest campground about 5 miles from from the town of Sisters, Oregon. We had a pull through site (Loop 2 Site 1) which was a bit tricky to maneuver into. There were various tree stumps and posts marking the site. It’s dry camping but they have potable water spigots. The trees are amazing and the campsite was quiet and peaceful. We didn’t get much Solar charge so had to use the truck off to charge up.

Location Cold Springs Campground (OR)

Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States

Highway access

Cold Springs Campground is accessible via Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), which is 4.2 miles east from Sisters, OR.

Elevation: 1038 feet

Distance to downtown

4.4 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 9 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using 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 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.

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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