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Reviews (147)
What Guests Are Saying
Gorge Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting along the Metolius River, spacious campsites, and well-maintained facilities, creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. The area offers excellent access to hiking, fishing, and nature activities, making it a favorite for families and repeat campers. However, some concerns were noted regarding cleanliness of restrooms, absence of water at the campground, and occasional issues with campsite reservations and theft.
What Guests Are Saying
Gorge Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting along the Metolius River, spacious campsites, and well-maintained facilities, creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. The area offers excellent access to hiking, fishing, and nature activities, making it a favorite for families and repeat campers. However, some concerns were noted regarding cleanliness of restrooms, absence of water at the campground, and occasional issues with campsite reservations and theft.
Review Summary
Penny B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1
Our site 9 campsite was large at the base of a small hill. The afternoons provided enough direct sun for our portable solar power. Even though the campground was full, it was quiet 10 pm to 9am.
Clay M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
One of my confirmed sites was stolen by another camper and the host said they couldn’t help remove the camper even though I had the email confirming my site and date. They did get me another site but it wasn’t the same.
Kerrie K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
No water available at campsite. Ridiculous that you pay extra for "premium" site because it's closer to the river.
Doreen T
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1
Restrooms were not cleaned. cans not picked up not being pocked up.
Katie R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful, spacious campsite and, while full for the holiday weekend, super quiet which was a huge relief. Pit toilets were overdue for a clean but not the worst I’ve ever seen.
Therese S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Camp sites well spaced. Beautiful area. No drinking water so we went to nearby Smiling River Campground to refill water jug. Would rate 5 stars if the campground haf water available. We will come again and reserve a riverside camp site next time.
Greg D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Nice area
Larry S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
I used 2 first come sites at this campground and had items stolen from each one. The second time they also stole my registration tag & another camper had taken the site. The contractor for the campgrounds in this area has failed to hire enough staff. One person is responsible for 11 sites right now. This part of the Metolius is in Jefferson County & the sheriff will only send a deputy if life is at risk. It is up to Forest Service enforcement to respond they are ignoring the ongoing problems. After talking to campground hosts in the area I found out this has been going on for several years. The website needs to be updated to let people know of the ongoing threat of theft & vandalism & the Forest Service needs to make the contractor hire sufficient staff or lose the contract. I've camped in the Metolius for many years & these problems were addressed by previous contractors. This one isn't living up to their obligation & needs to be replaced.
Cindi P
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Incredibly scenic river
Deborah C
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1
A yearly extented family camping spot. This year's trip was early August. Despite a few yellow jackets it was close to perfect. This year there was no camp host and the toliet was a bit messy the first few days. But then they remand clean for the rest of our 9 day stay.
Camp sites are large and usually clean. Large Ponderosa pine keep most sites shady and offer great hammock locations. Several sites are first come first serve, the rest are popular and reserve early. There is not water within Gorge Campground, but there are taps at Smiling River. Area offers catch and release fly fishing, hiking and bike riding. Only two miles to the Camp Sherman store.
Location & Directions for Gorge Campground
P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States
Elevation: 886 ft
Getting There
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 mi northwest on Highway 20, then 6.1 mi north on Forest Road 14, then two miles north on Forest Road 1419.
Highway access
Gorge Campground is accessible via Highway 20, located approximately 9.6 miles to the southeast from Sisters, OR.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
- Reserved sites must be occupied by checkout time the day after arrival to avoid forfeiture of the reservation.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Campers must bring their own water supply as there is no water facility available.
Wildlife & food storage
- Inspect and clean your packs, equipment, and tires to prevent invasive species before using the lake or trails.
Vehicles & parking
- Each site allows one RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site, with an option for one extra vehicle at an additional fee.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may be implemented during hot, dry weather, prohibiting campfires and charcoal fires.
General
- During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
- Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee and non-refundable reservation fees are not returned.
Site capacity
- Camping for longer than 14 consecutive days at a single location is prohibited, and total occupancy cannot exceed 28 days in a calendar year.
Safety & rules
- Generators are not permitted in the campgrounds, but silent power banks and battery-powered devices are allowed.
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