| Description: The Wild & Scenic Metolius River flows 28.6 miles from the Metolius Spring in the Deschutes National Forest, forms the forest boundary, & empties into Lake Billy Chinook. The lower 17 miles, on the boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, is a primitive area with no motorized access.
Facilities along the upper river include a number of developed campgrounds, trailheads, & picnic areas as well as a fish viewing platform. A wheelchair-accessible nature trail is at Metolius Springs, interpreting the headwaters of the Metolius. Boaters put in at Riverside Campground & float down to the lake, enjoying thrilling Class III-IV rapids. A number of restrictions apply to fishing the Metolius; check the Oregon State regulations or contact the PLIC before fishing.
Location: From Sisters, go about 9.5 miles northwest on US 20/OR 126, then s north four - 32 miles on Forest Road 14.
Season: year round.
Fee: for some campgrounds.
Reservations: no. |
Metolius River Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
44.066234, -121.302510
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Campground: Metolius River in Bend Oregon *