Lower Bridge Campground

We went camping the last week in July, first weekend in August during the statewide forest fires and that caused many campsites to be empty. Since this was our first time there, we really enjoyed the peaceful open campground. The river trails were well maintained, the bathrooms were clean, and the roads clear enough for bike rides. Keep biking toward the fish hatchery, it will be worth it. The spaces were clean and spacious. All we had was the water hand pump but it was fine!

The campground host was very helpful, allowing us to move from site number one which really is too small for even a small RV which must park out in the roadway. He put us into number two which is a lovely spot but we never see it listed on the campsite list. We would like to reserve it but do not see a way to do that.

Because of the fires nearby we basically had the campground to ourselves. It was beautiful, the hike by the river was beautiful and our campsite had a beautiful view of the river from every angle. The only downside was when the wind blew a certain way odor from the vault toilets was strong and disgusting. This whole river is catch and release fishing only. No host and not even a ranger came through while we were there to check on things. it was strange with all the fires you would think they would be making their rounds to make sure people aren’t having fires. Very beautiful area and I will be back in the future to explore it more.

Great, quiet riverside campground.

There was a very full pest trap setup on a tree near our site which gave off a smell of something dead … at least that’s all we could find that would give off that bad a smell. It attracted flys or wasps which got very angry and active as the day heated up which Made it necessary to leave our site around lunch time. Other than that, the place is beautiful

The beauty and spaciousness of the campsite was an unexpected pleasure! It was clean, well maintained and private right along the river. Great for those who love the quiet of the forest and the soothing sounds of the river.

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We had a beautiful spot on the river for 3 nights. Campground was very quiet and only a few other campsites occupied. We arrived on Monday. Left on Thursday after lunch. The bathroom was never attended to during that entire time. Only other negative was there seemed to be a lot of loud trucks going up the hill across the river. Including at 4:30 in the morning.

Great campground: it’s always a treat to come to the Metolius.

Love Lower Bridge. Ideally, it would have a little more ranger support, but I know you are short staffed. I'm advocating for more support for our park service and our public lands overall. Thank you to those who are still working to make our forests a good experience for everyone!