Allen Springs Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · SISTERS, OR · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 36 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites16
Sites Accepting RVs8
Overnight Sites16
Max RV Length36 ft
Pull-Through Sites1
Back-In Sites15

Location

44.5280306, -121.6273389 · PO BOX 249 , SISTERS , OR 97759

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Description

Overview

Like the other campgrounds on the Metolius, Allen Springs is located amongst towering Ponderosa Pines, on a turn of the Metolius River that broadens the river view. Most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RV's.

Recreation

This campground offers many opportunities for hiking and biking with the many trails nearby. The ponderosa pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.

Facilities

This facility has 16 sites that are nestled along the Metolius River. The circular shape of the campground means most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RVs. Allen Springs is a No Water campground so campers will need to bring their own supply. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. We do have vault toilets onsite There is also a small picnic area onsite.

Natural Features

Nestled in the forest with near the Metolius River. Allen Springs Campground is a great shady family spot with short hikes all around.

Nearby Attractions

The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, as well as the nearby Sisters Wilderness Trails.

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.

Directions

From Sisters OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 11.1 miles north on Forest Road 14.

Activities

CAMPING

Details

Phone541-323-1746
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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