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Lower Bridge Campground

Deschutes National Forest — riverside

Location: SISTERS, OR, OR

Price: From $27 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (63 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lower Bridge Campground earned its name for being located on the Metolius River where it flows under the corresponding bridge. You can’t miss the beauty of this campground with its towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars providing ample shade.Lower Bridge 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 ava

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

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

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

Lower Bridge Campground offers stunning riverside camping under towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars on the spring-fed Metolius River, with excellent fly-fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, whitefish, and bull trout. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful, serene location and crystal-clear water.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Coyote, Mule Deer, American Badger, and Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present within 8km

Insider tips for Lower Bridge Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Fish hatchery is 5-7 minutes away and worth visiting Fly-fishing only allowed on the Metolius River

Skip Lower Bridge Campground if: You need full RV hookups — only select sites have electric, no water or sewer available. You prefer full-facility restrooms — only vault toilets available. You're budget-conscious — $27/night is considered pricey by reviewers for limited amenities.

Best time to visit Lower Bridge Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pioneer Ford Campground (SISTERS, OR), Candle Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Green Ridge Lookout (Sisters, OR), Allen Springs Campground (SISTERS, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Bridge Campground

Cell signal at Lower Bridge Campground (SISTERS, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

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    SISTERS, OR, OR★ 4.4 (63 reviews)From $27/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Lower Bridge Campground earned its name for being located on the Metolius River where it flows under the corresponding bridge. You can’t miss the beauty of this campground with its towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars providing ample shade.Lower Bridge 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.

    Best for:FamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV30 ft
    HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups — only select sites have electric, no water or sewer available✕ You prefer full-facility restrooms — only vault toilets available✕ You're budget-conscious — $27/night is considered pricey by reviewers for limited amenities

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with high demand

    Fish hatchery is 5-7 minutes away and worth visiting

    Fly-fishing only allowed on the Metolius River

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Coyote, Mule Deer, American Badger, and Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present within 8km

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    541-323-1746· Deschutes National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 13.6 miles north on Forest Road 14.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Lower Bridge Campground cost per night?+
    Lower Bridge Campground costs $27 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What season is Lower Bridge Campground open?+
    Lower Bridge Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Lower Bridge Campground have hookups?+
    Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What is the maximum RV length at Lower Bridge Campground?+
    Lower Bridge Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Lower Bridge Campground?+
    Lower Bridge Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Lower Bridge Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lower Bridge Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Lower Bridge Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Lower Bridge Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $27 /night★ 4.4 (63)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Pioneer Ford Campground

    SISTERS, OR

    From $30/night

    Candle Creek Campground

    SISTERS, OR

    From $21/night

    Green Ridge Lookout

    Sisters, OR

    From $40/night

    Allen Springs Campground

    SISTERS, OR

    From $28/night

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