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
Glenn M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
The campsites and restrooms were clean and the camp host was friendly. There is a nice trail along both sides of the river. There I don't do catch and releasing fishing but there were several people in the campground who do and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Jenny R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 009 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1
We camped 5 days leaving the 3rd. The fire was burning on the other side of Green Ridge. Thank you to all the Fire Fighters and volunteers for saving the Metolius area, one of our most favorite spots in Oregon.
Kay K
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
This is a beautiful campground with sites right next to the river. Sites are not too close together.
Lynn K
September 7, 2020
Nice campground and sites along river nice. Others have almost no where to set up tent. Reservation system really needs improvement as there were cancellations along river sites but no way to book them the day of.
Nathan J
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
A beautiful spot and perfect for family camping.
Susan D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Wonderful place and great trails.
Stephanie F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful large site near the water. Lots of shade and access to the river. Great family atmosphere and lots of things to do near by.
Amy C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome campground. Will be back.
James L
July 28, 2020
It would have been nice if we knew before hand that the camp was without water. A line had broke and we were not informed until we were set up. The Deschutes Recreation that services the camp grounds was not very good at keeping us informed on the lack of water. Had to wait 5 days before we finally got water. The camp host lacked skills in dealing with the public. This is the second year that the Deschutes Recreation service has taken care of the campgrounds. We are not impressed with how they conducted their duties. Next year will be our 20th year that we will be staying at Pioneer Ford. We hope that the experience with the service agency is better.
Brian Medlock
July 26, 2020
Great camping spots along the river with plenty of space between sites. There is running water and the pit toilets are clean. Hiking trails are easily accessible from the end of the loop road.
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. |
