Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)
Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.45509, -121.63838
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)
Overview 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. 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 Riverside Campground is one of our few walk-in tent-only facilities therefore we cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. Campers must haul their camping gear a short distance to the camping site. 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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 847 designated routes (793 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp sherman rv park | RV park | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Camp Sherman Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Camp Sherman | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Riverside | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Riverside Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Allingham | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.