Pine Rest Campground
Deschutes National Forest — riverside
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$27 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Rest Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone. The clear, cold river flows north from the springs through diverse coniferous forest and a landscape of volcanic activity. The area provides habitat for mammals suc
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Pine Rest Campground offers stunning scenery on the Metolius River with excellent opportunities for fly-fishing and hiking in central Oregon. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, clean, and quiet base camp for exploring the surrounding area.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, elk, mule deer, coyotes, and northern pacific rattlesnakes are present in the area. Pileated woodpeckers, calliope hummingbirds, and white-headed woodpeckers also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Pine Rest Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites Site 1 is noted as a preferred location by campers
Skip Pine Rest Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're planning to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Pine Rest Campground: May-October — Official operating season for Pine Rest Campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Sherman Campground (SISTERS, OR), Gorge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Canyon Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Rest Campground
Cell signal at Pine Rest Campground (SISTERS, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Pine Rest Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone. The clear, cold river flows north from the springs through diverse coniferous forest and a landscape of volcanic activity. The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyote and cougar.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites
Site 1 is noted as a preferred location by campers
Official operating season for Pine Rest Campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 6.1 miles north on Forest Road 14, then 1.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419.
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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