Camp Sherman Campground
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (73 reviews)
Season: May through October
Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.Camp Sherman Campground offers a handful of standard sites for both tent and RV camping, and one tent-only site. Each sites is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest, offering stunning central Oregon scenery with easy access to hiking, fishing, and biking activities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, elk, mule deer, coyotes, and northern Pacific rattlesnakes are documented in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Camp Sherman Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout, and kokanee salmon available on-site Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites
Skip Camp Sherman Campground if: You need RV hookups—most sites have none and are suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure period.
Best time to visit Camp Sherman Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Rest Campground (SISTERS, OR), Gorge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Canyon Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Sherman Campground
Cell signal at Camp Sherman Campground (SISTERS, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.Camp Sherman Campground offers a handful of standard sites for both tent and RV camping, and one tent-only site. Each sites is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout, and kokanee salmon available on-site
Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Salem, take I-5 South 20.7 miles to exit 233 toward Sweet Home. Continue along Highway. 20 for 83 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419. From Sisters, travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20. Turn right on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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