USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Allen Springs Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 36 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,822 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ALLEN SPRINGS C G (NFSR 1400700) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- SISTERS
- Address
- PO BOX 249, SISTERS, OR, 97759
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 29° | 1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 29° | 10° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 31° | 17° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 35° | 23° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 43° | 32° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 47° | 37° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 52° | 42° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 54° | 44° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 34° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 41° | 32° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 35° | 19° | 65° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 28° | 1° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Jefferson Lake Trailhead · 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Jefferson Lake 8.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Cabot Lake Trailhead · 6.0 mi as the crow flies
Cabot Lake 8.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Bear Valley Trailhead · 6.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Jack Lake Trailhead · 8.6 mi as the crow flies
Old Summit 11 mi Hike · Drive there - Black Butte Trailhead · 9.2 mi as the crow flies
Black Butte 5.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 432 trails in Deschutes National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Green Ridge Lookout · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 1 sites
- Pioneer Ford Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 20 sites
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 7 sites
- Lower Bridge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 12 sites
- Gorge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 18 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-05. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.