U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Sisters, OR

Pine Rest Campground

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.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov7 sites18 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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4fires
active
Bench · 18 mi away · 67,071 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in28GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard
002Back-in28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
003Back-in28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
004Back-in28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
005Back-in28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
006Back-in28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 1YesStandard
007Back-in28GravelPartial6 / 1YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length18 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonYear-round
ForestDeschutes National Forest
BookingReservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
FeesSingle Campsite Rate: $25/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $27/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation…
RulesTent only

Deschutes National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pine Rest Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.74 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.36 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.31 inches of precipitationApril: 0.77 inches of precipitationMay: 1.53 inches of precipitationJune: 1.01 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.55 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.60 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.54 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.09 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.17 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.53 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.8°F averageFebruary: 32.9°F averageMarch: 37.9°F averageApril: 43.0°F averageMay: 50.4°F averageJune: 56.6°F averageJuly: 64.5°F averageAugust: 63.5°F averageSeptember: 55.9°F averageOctober: 44.9°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 29.6°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Sisters, 14 miles from the campground at 3,180 feet, station USC00357857 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townSisters, Oregon
Coordinates44.4817° N, 121.6382° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Bench

    18 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained

  • Prescribed
    Slow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West

    31 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Sisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West

    31 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Spike Timber Sale Rx - West

    34 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗19.4 mi
Outdoor gearRedpoint ↗24.4 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Country RV ↗27.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mount Jefferson Wilderness begins about 4.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pine Rest Campground?

Sites at Pine Rest Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Pine Rest Campground?

Single Campsite Rate: $25/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $27/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pine Rest Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Pine Rest Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year-round.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Pine Rest Campground have?

7 sites, including 7 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Pine Rest Campground?

The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Pine Rest Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Rest Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pine Rest Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Tent only

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Pine Rest Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Pine Rest Campground?

Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities for visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Pine Rest Campground?

Sisters, Oregon. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Pine Rest Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Sherman Campground (0.1 mi), Gorge Campground (0.3 mi), and Allingham Campground (0.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby