About Pioneer Ford Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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2026 Season availability
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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
Maureen K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
We love this magical spot on the Metolious River.
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.
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.
Maryann B
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Lovely campground, very well maintained, quiet and beautiful.
Damara B
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet, shady, large campground. Lack privacy between sites. Great for tent camping. Riverside but river is not accessible for swimming. Fallen logs create a few places to get your feet wet.
Alex A
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Now that all the sites are reservable it was sad to see people not show up and hold a site for several days, when locals were wanting to camp….The program needs to change in some way to stop this from happening it’s not fair
Allan B
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground host! Helped us set up and regularly walked the camp
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. |
