U.S. Forest Service · Metolius, Oregon Wild and Scenic River · OR

Allen Springs Campground

sitePhoto · site
OpenStatus
ReservableAccess
16Sites
36 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 16

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND001standard nonelectric36 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND002walk to30 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND003walk to20 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND004walk to20 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND005walk to20 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND006walk to20 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric30 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND008standard nonelectric32 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND009 Hostmanagement26 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric20 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric26 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric30 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND013standard nonelectric30 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND014walk to18 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND015walk to18 ft
ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND016walk to18 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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