Gorge Campground

Deschutes National Forest — riverside

Location: SISTERS, OR, OR

Price: From $27 per night

Price range: $27–$30 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (64 reviews)

Season: May through October

Gorge Campground is part of a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the upper portion of the Metolius River.Gorge Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Spri

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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

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

Gorge Campground offers excellent fly-fishing and hiking opportunities along the scenic, spring-fed Metolius River with rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout, and kokanee salmon. Campers consistently praise the helpful camp host and well-maintained facilities, with a 4.7/5 rating across 26 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, elk, mule deer, coyotes, Northern Pacific rattlesnakes, pileated woodpeckers, and calliope hummingbirds are documented in the area

Insider tips for Gorge Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring water jugs; no drinking water spouts on-site, but nearby campgrounds can fill them Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV camping

Skip Gorge Campground if: You need full hookups; most sites have no water or sewer. You're visiting outside May through October; campground is closed seasonally. You prefer spontaneous camping; advance reservations are essential.

Best time to visit Gorge Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

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