Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest — riverside
Location: SISTERS, OR, OR
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground is one of a sting of camps that dot the river offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.The Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform allows visitors the chance to view a variety of types of fish while the Metolius Research Natural Area gives bird watchers ample opportunities. Visit the Metolius Fish Hatchery or Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery display ponds to obse
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-campground-deschutes-national-forest-or to be notified when sites open up.
Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground offers stunning scenery in central Oregon with excellent fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon, plus abundant hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, black bears, elk, coyotes, and western deer mice present in area. Also pileated woodpeckers, rufous hummingbirds, and green-tailed towhees.
Insider tips for Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 16 sites Bring your own water and be prepared to carry gear 3-5 minutes into the forest Only two vault toilets available for entire campground
Skip Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You prefer developed amenities — very primitive facilities. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.
Best time to visit Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Rest Campground (SISTERS, OR), Gorge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Canyon Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR), Jack Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Cell signal at Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, Or) (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.
Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground is one of a sting of camps that dot the river offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.The Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform allows visitors the chance to view a variety of types of fish while the Metolius Research Natural Area gives bird watchers ample opportunities. Visit the Metolius Fish Hatchery or Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery display ponds to observe and feed different types of salmon and other fish. The Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, is more than 100 miles in length and begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters, Oregon.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 16 sites
Bring your own water and be prepared to carry gear 3-5 minutes into the forest
Only two vault toilets available for entire campground
Official operating season for the 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
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Getting there →
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 4.4 miles north on Forest Road 14.
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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