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.

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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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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

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541-323-1746· Deschutes National Forest
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

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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.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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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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