Allingham Campground

Deschutes National Forest — riverside

Location: Camp Sherman, OR, OR

Price: From $28 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (41 reviews)

Season: May through October

Allingham Campground is one of a string of campgrounds located one right after another along the Metolius River.Allingham Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available.The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone. The cle

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Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/allingham-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Allingham offers direct access to the spring-fed Metolius River, renowned for fly-fishing opportunities with rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. The campground sits among a string of riverside locations ideal for both day hiking and backpacking with varied scenic terrain.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes documented in the area — watch for them on trails and around camp, especially in warm months. Mountain lions and elk also present; store food properly.

Insider tips for Allingham Campground: Only select sites have electric hookups — confirm hookup availability when booking if you need power; most sites lack water/sewer entirely Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 total sites along a popular river corridor Plan fishing trips around the spring-fed Metolius River's clear, cold water conditions ideal for fly-fishing

Skip Allingham Campground if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) — only electric available on select sites. You're traveling outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 10 sites available.

Best time to visit Allingham Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only, aligning with prime fishing and hiking season on the Metolius River..

Nearby campgrounds: Gorge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Camp Sherman Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Canyon Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (SISTERS, OR).