Monty Campground

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: ESTACADA, OR, OR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Monty is a small, first-come, first-served campground located on the lower Metolius River just above Lake Billy Chinook and offers fishing and a peaceful, rustic setting. The 12 sites campground can accommodate very small RVs or vans, however it is best suited for tent camping as electric hookups are not available and the narrow access roads can be very rough. RV and trailer campers are cautioned to take it extremely slow and steady.

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

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

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

Monty is a small, quiet, well-kept forest campground on the lower Metolius River offering a classic Central Oregon camping experience without crowds. It provides fishing and wildlife viewing in a peaceful, rustic setting.

Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, Coyote, Gray Fox, and Domestic Horse present in the area

Insider tips for Monty Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early as this is a federal campground with high demand Site cost is $18-20 per night All 12 sites have picnic tables and fire rings; plan accordingly as there is no drinking water available

Skip Monty Campground if: You have an RV or trailer — narrow access roads are very rough and electric hookups are not available at most sites. You need water hookups — none available. You require full amenities — vault toilets only, no sewer.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Perry South Campground (Estacada, OR), Candle Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Bridge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Pioneer Ford Campground (SISTERS, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Monty Campground

Cell signal at Monty Campground (ESTACADA, 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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ESTACADA, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Monty is a small, first-come, first-served campground located on the lower Metolius River just above Lake Billy Chinook and offers fishing and a peaceful, rustic setting. The 12 sites campground can accommodate very small RVs or vans, however it is best suited for tent camping as electric hookups are not available and the narrow access roads can be very rough. RV and trailer campers are cautioned to take it extremely slow and steady.

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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 RV90 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
ADA sites2 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 have an RV or trailer — narrow access roads are very rough and electric hookups are not available at most sites✕ You need water hookups — none available✕ You require full amenities — vault toilets only, no sewer

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Site cost is $18-20 per night

All 12 sites have picnic tables and fire rings; plan accordingly as there is no drinking water available

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: Elk, Mule Deer, Coyote, Gray Fox, and Domestic Horse present in the area

Location

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503-464-8515· Deschutes National Forest
Getting there →

From Sisters, OR: Travel 5.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 7.2 miles northwest on County Road 64.

Campground entrance

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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 Monty Campground cost per night?+
Monty Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Monty Campground open?+
Monty Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Monty Campground have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Monty Campground?+
Monty Campground can accommodate RVs up to 90 feet.
How do I make reservations at Monty Campground?+
Monty 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 Monty Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Monty Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Monty Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Monty 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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Perry South Campground

Estacada, OR

From $10/night

Candle Creek Campground

SISTERS, OR

From $21/night

Lower Bridge Campground

SISTERS, OR

From $27/night

Pioneer Ford Campground

SISTERS, OR

From $30/night

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