About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, peaceful site with great river access, clean facilities, and respectful guests. Campers appreciate the large, private sites, gorgeous hiking trails, and the serene atmosphere, especially mid-week. While there are occasional issues with water availability and privacy between sites, the friendly camp host and natural surroundings make it a favorite destination for relaxation and fishing.
What Guests Are Saying
Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, peaceful site with great river access, clean facilities, and respectful guests. Campers appreciate the large, private sites, gorgeous hiking trails, and the serene atmosphere, especially mid-week. While there are occasional issues with water availability and privacy between sites, the friendly camp host and natural surroundings make it a favorite destination for relaxation and fishing.
Review Summary
Patsy M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful, quiet campground with large, pretty sites, several along the river. Nice hiking trails nearby. Note, however, the campground (and all others nearby) had NO water when we visited in late June 2020.
Deb S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
It was wonderful to be able to reserve a river side site!
However, we were not informed ahead of time that there was NO potable water at this or any campground along the Metolius! We had a 10 night reservation. It’s inexcusable! We should have been informed so as to be better prepared.
We sure hope there is water available the next time as we camp yearly and stay for 8-10 nights. Regardless, we so love Pioneer Ford campground!
greg m
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Nicest campground host we've encountered. Campsite was well maintained. Two thumbs up!
Kevin W
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Perhaps my favorite campground on the Metolius. Well suited to RV's and tents alike, big sites, and very quiet. Much shadier than the upper river campgrounds but also a bit cooler in the hot days of July and August.
Alex A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful well-kept serene couldn’t ask for anything better
Jennifer R
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1
This was a very quiet, pleasant campground alongside the Deschutes River. Serene and pleasant, a great getaway—folks with small kids should be aware that the site borders the river which has an extremely swift current even in midsummer.
Eloise B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We love this Campground and our favorite site. It is right on the river. Almost always quiet. It is frequently possible to meet interesting new people who also enjoy the location. Because the trail along the river goes right by the edge of the campsite, it is so easy to make the trip around to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery and across and down to the bridge at Bridge 99 and then back "home."
jkxranger
June 1, 2019
Nice campground off the beaten path, Camp host is a good guy
Marilyn Lockhart
July 22, 2017
Nice campground. Only problem They need to empty the vaults more often!!!!!!! Otherwise, There are chemicals you can put in the vault to neutalize the discusting smell that waffs around the grounds. Also, the camp host should let others know before their septic is emptied. This ruins others desire for a meal.
Anonymous
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Location Pioneer Ford Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5506 / -121.622
Elevation: 834 feet
Policies & Rules
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. |
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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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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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During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org |
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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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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 the Deschutes National Forest |
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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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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. |
