Pioneer Ford Campground

Po Box 249, Sisters, Oregon, United States
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Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
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About Pioneer Ford Campground

Pioneer Ford is one of the most popular of the campgrounds in the area since many of the sites are well suited to RVs and most of the sites are mostly private, shaded amongst a mixture of pine and cedar trees. As you travel north away from the first in a series of Metolius-area campgrounds and Camp Sherman, the facilities become more and more isolated which is why Pioneer Ford can be so quiet. Located on the Metolius River, this campground provides access to fishing and hiking trails.

Available sites

16 total sites
RV Sites 14 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 2 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

215 reviews

Summary

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Pioneer Ford Campground is a beautiful, quiet place that offers spacious sites and a serene atmosphere, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly host, and access to the pristine Metolius River, with many expressing a desire to return. Some minor concerns include the need for better privacy between tent sites and occasional issues with water availability.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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5 stars 66.5% (143)
4 stars 23.7% (51)
3 stars 7.9% (17)
2 stars 0.9% (2)
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Patsy M

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July 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.

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Deb S

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July 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!

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Deb S

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July 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!

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greg m

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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

Nicest campground host we've encountered. Campsite was well maintained. Two thumbs up!

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greg m

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July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1

Nicest campground host we've encountered. Campsite was well maintained. Two thumbs up!

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Kevin W

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January 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.

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Kevin W

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January 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.

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Alex A

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful well-kept serene couldn’t ask for anything better

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Alex A

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful well-kept serene couldn’t ask for anything better

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Jennifer R

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January 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.

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Location & Directions for Pioneer Ford Campground

Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States

Elevation: 834 ft

Nearest town

Sisters, OR - 22 mi

About 29 min to downtown

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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