Pine Rest Campground

$25.00/night

P.O. BOX 249
SISTERS, OR 97759

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities for visitors.

For anglers, the spring-fed Metolius river offers a stunning setting for fly-fishing. The clear, cold water supports rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.

For day hikers and backpackers, the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes in subalpine forests.

Facilities

Pine Rest Campground is one of our few tent-only facilities so we cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. This is a no water facility so campers will need to bring their own supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.

Natural Features

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. Migratory birds and native fish also call the area home.

Nearby Attractions

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. The trail was created in the 1980s primarily to serve long-distance horse riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. It is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. Visitors can also explore the Lava River Cave, located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 7 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 7 sites
Picnic table: all 7 sites
Pets allowed: all 7 sites
Longest RV: 18 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Clifford G

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Reviewed 3 months ago

bring binoculars for bird watching

Steve L

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Pine Rest Campground was excellent. Campsites are very well maintained, although during summer heat the restrooms were nearly toxic. A bit more frequent cleaning or maybe something they can put in the pit to mitigate this. Thx.

Justin P

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great quiet little campground.

Joyce W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We reserved a site and showed up with our reservation in hand. Someone else was in our site and ready to go toe to toe. We didn't want a fight, so we went to the next campground over that had a camp host. That host explained that there was nothing to be done about someone who is in a site they should be in and refuses to leave. According to him, enough people know there is no enforcement of squatting in sites so it happens frequently. It's ridiculous. Concessionaires need to invest in a better system so that people who make reservations actually get to use the campsite.

Kath F

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Reviewed 5 months ago

I love Pine Rest campground. I've camped there a number of years, often more than once. I spent 4 nights at site 6. It's true the river trail goes right through the campsite, but in my opinion it gives you the opportunity to meet everyone hiking or fishing along the river! The site is on the Metolius and I could hear it churning and gurgling all night (and all day!). Wild flowers were blooming, camping neighbors had great campground ethics and were interesting. It rained a full day and night, but I didn't mind. I did spend some snack time under the historic shelter though. I spotted fish, deer, river otters, dippers, osprey, cinnamon teal, and plenty of other birds. I walked to the Camp Sherman store - nice loop upstream on one side of the river and down the other. It's also a great hike downriver to the hatchery, and a short drive to the historic (lower) trailhead up Black Butte, both of which I did. Outhouse was clean and the host was helpful. Don't forget to bring water!

Scott M

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Beautiful spot by the river, but zero privacy from other campsites. You can hear every conversation in the sites next to you. I had a rooftop tent but my parking spot was shared with another campsite, so my tent was right next to their truck and there was constant activity. If sites were spaced out with some vegetation in between it would be a lot better, but I won’t return here.

Availability

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