About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (193)
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
Peter L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 009 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1
The best of the campgrounds in the Metolius area, and the camp host was very nice!
Peter L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 009 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1
The best of the campgrounds in the Metolius area, and the camp host was very nice!
kathlyn k
July 10, 2021
The camp was beautiful and quiet. The temperature was very hot so grateful for the river. The camp host was excellent. The toilets were way too full and smelled a great distance.
kathlyn k
July 10, 2021
The camp was beautiful and quiet. The temperature was very hot so grateful for the river. The camp host was excellent. The toilets were way too full and smelled a great distance.
Marney M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Large, lovely sites, whether you are right on the river or not.
Marney M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Large, lovely sites, whether you are right on the river or not.
Michael A
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Definitely hike down to Candle Creek Campground. Beautiful stretch of river.
Ben C
July 3, 2021
Just an outstanding campground. Best one in Camp Sherman, hands down. Lower Bridge is also very good but Pioneer has more privacy and better campsites. I really don't like Allen Springs at all. If you're going camping up here, Pioneer is the preferred campground, in my opinion. Get campsite #5 and you'll have all the privacy and space you could want! Great experience.
Michael A
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Definitely hike down to Candle Creek Campground. Beautiful stretch of river.
Ben C
July 3, 2021
Just an outstanding campground. Best one in Camp Sherman, hands down. Lower Bridge is also very good but Pioneer has more privacy and better campsites. I really don't like Allen Springs at all. If you're going camping up here, Pioneer is the preferred campground, in my opinion. Get campsite #5 and you'll have all the privacy and space you could want! Great experience.
Location Pioneer Ford Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5506 / -121.622
Elevation: 834 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reserved sites must be occupied by noon the day after arrival to avoid forfeiture.
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.
Safety & rules
- Inspect and clean your packs, equipment, and tires to prevent invasive species.
- Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at one site and 28 days total in a year.
- Generators cannot be used from 10 PM to 7 AM; battery-powered devices are allowed.
Vehicles & parking
- One RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site is allowed; extra vehicles incur a nightly fee.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather conditions.
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it near your camping destination.
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 the Deschutes National Forest
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee; non-refundable fees will be declined.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
