Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)

P.O. Box 249, Sisters, Oregon, United States
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About Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)

Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground is one of a sting of camps that dot the river offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.

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13 total sites
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2026 (Current year)

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13 Sites Available

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⛺ 001, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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60 reviews

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Riverside Campground is praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities, spacious campsites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many visitors over the years. Campers appreciate the quiet environment, particularly during holidays like July 4th, and enjoy easy access to nearby riverside trails. However, some concerns were raised about the condition of the vault toilets and the allowance of campfires despite high fire danger.

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4.2

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4 stars 36.7% (22)
3 stars 10.0% (6)
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Brittany Y

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June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

This was our second stay at Riverbend. It’s a great walk-in campground. However, when we arrived on the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, we found that there had been a prescribed burn that ran right up to the middle of our campsite. The FS had failed to notify us. It was still smoldering and very smoky at night all weekend, which was uncomfortable and unhealthy for some of our group. Site 16 is halfway burned: there are 4 good tent sites and 2 are on burned grass. This is last site in the row of sites and the closest site to the burn. They used the trail from the road to the campsite as the firebreak so half of campsite 16 is entirely burned, ugly, and cinder-y.
I highly recommend that the FS close campsite 16 or at least make it first come first served so folks know what they’re getting. If you are expecting a pristine campsite, site 16 is half burnt out.

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Patrick B

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September 6, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

Great spot! Convenient trail to hike in and great facilities!

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Patrick B

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September 6, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

Great spot! Convenient trail to hike in and great facilities!

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Kathleen M

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June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

Very clean outhouses

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Kathleen M

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June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

Very clean outhouses

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Heather M

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October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

Camp sites were generally good size and well laid out. The walk from your parking spot is not that long but is still enough to set you back from the road.
The pit toilets are pretty clean and people knew to keep the lid down so they didn’t smell too badly.
I would highly recommend this campground if someone is interested in a more “primitive” experience but still conveniently located close to Sisters.

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Heather M

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October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

Camp sites were generally good size and well laid out. The walk from your parking spot is not that long but is still enough to set you back from the road.
The pit toilets are pretty clean and people knew to keep the lid down so they didn’t smell too badly.
I would highly recommend this campground if someone is interested in a more “primitive” experience but still conveniently located close to Sisters.

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David M

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September 30, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

Wonderful place to camp.
The peace, quiet and solitude could have been better.

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David M

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September 30, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

Wonderful place to camp.
The peace, quiet and solitude could have been better.

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Marc L

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August 27, 2022 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

This was a great place to stay. It was more similar to dispersed camping than to a conventional campground, with lots of room and only a short walk from the Metolius Rover. Water, an outhouse, and trash collection were also within easy walking distance.

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Location & Directions for Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)

P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States

Elevation: 911 ft

Getting There

From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 mi northwest on Highway 20, then 4.4 mi north on Forest Road 14.

Nearest town

Sisters, OR - 16 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

Riverside Campground is accessible via Highway 20, located approximately 9.6 miles to the southeast from Sisters, OR. From Highway 20, the campground can be reached by traveling north on Forest Road 14.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

  • Reserved sites must be occupied by the checkout time the day after arrival, or the reservation will be forfeited.

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.

Site types & loops

  • Only walk-in tent camping is allowed; RVs and trailers are not permitted.

Utilities

  • Campers must bring their own water supply as there is no water available at the campground.

Safety & rules

  • Inspect and clean your packs, equipment, and tires to prevent the spread of invasive species before using lakes or trails.
  • Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at a single location, and 28 days total on National Forest lands per year.
  • Generator use is prohibited in the campgrounds; however, silent power banks and battery-powered devices are allowed.

Vehicles & parking

  • Only one RV is allowed per site; most sites allow one additional vehicle for a fee.

Fires & fuel

  • Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather conditions.

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 Deschutes National Forest  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.

Cancellation policy

  • Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee; the original reservation fee is non-refundable.

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