Cold Springs Campground (Or)
Federal campground in Deschutes National Forest
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (91 reviews)
Season: May through October
A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Oregon, Cold Springs Campground is nestled below a thick Ponderosa Pine forest mixed with aspen in the wet areas. This campground offers opportunities for hiking and bird watching and is a great option for the whole family.Nestled in the forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Cold Springs Campground is a great shady family spot with sh
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cold-springs-campground-or to be notified when sites open up.
Small, shaded campground with a pleasant spring running through it, nestled in Ponderosa Pine forest. Popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, biking, and bird watching.
Wildlife alert: Golden Eagle, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and chipmunks present in the area.
Insider tips for Cold Springs Campground (Or): Book early — it's a federal campground and fills up quickly Hand-powered water pump provides water; bring containers Large sites with friendly camp host and neighbors according to camper reviews
Skip Cold Springs Campground (Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 22 sites total.
Best time to visit Cold Springs Campground (Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Ford Campground (SISTERS, OR), Scout Lake (Camp Sherman, OR), Blue Bay (SISTERS, OR), South Shore (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs Campground (Or)
Cell signal at Cold Springs Campground (Or) (SISTERS, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Oregon, Cold Springs Campground is nestled below a thick Ponderosa Pine forest mixed with aspen in the wet areas. This campground offers opportunities for hiking and bird watching and is a great option for the whole family.Nestled in the forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Cold Springs Campground is a great shady family spot with short hikes all around.The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, as well as the nearby Sisters Wilderness Trails.This campground offers many opportunities for hiking and biking with the many trails nearby.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground and fills up quickly
Hand-powered water pump provides water; bring containers
Large sites with friendly camp host and neighbors according to camper reviews
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Sisters, OR: Travel 4.2 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway).
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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