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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. ADA Access: N
From Sisters OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 11.1 miles north on Forest Road 14.
The campground is so peaceful and beautiful and the camp host Matthew was totally amazing!
This is a very nice little campground. It is small, offers no potable or running water, and the spots are very large and well spaced from each other. The trees and river are what makes this spot so enjoyable.
We stumbled upon Allen springs campground after running away from the swarm of yellow jackets at suttle lake campground. Matthew the camp host and his dog Mija were the best! We were able to snag a campsite right by the river! It was beautiful, peaceful just what we were looking for. Mathew was knowledgeable on want to do around the area and he kept the place in tip
Top shape! Will be booking this campground again in the future
We absolutely loved this campground! We got one of the 'walk-in' campsites, where you park and walk down a trail to your campsite. The walk was not far at all and totally worth it because our site as well as the others around us were pretty secluded and very spacious! Our site had a very lovely view of the river and we could see it while we warmed by the fire.
I believe it was the Metolius River, which comes from the Cascade Mountains and was too cold to swim in. Our Labrador had a great time splashing around on the river bank, and thoroughly enjoyed how spacious our campsite was.
A lot of people were out kayaking and fly fishing (the only fishing allowed in this area). A few people walked past on the trail the leads to the fish hatchery, but otherwise it was really private. There were also NO BUGS out here! The campground was very clean and well taken care of, including the vault bathrooms, and the camp host kept to themselves. There's also a very cute country store up the road a bit.
Important note: There's no cell service out here.
We will definitely be back!!
