## 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 &amp; 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.

Allen Springs Campground

There are several National Park owned campgrounds along the Metolius River this one might be the the prettiest view in my opinion. It's on a bend in the river and still 20 minutes to the town of Sisters. 

If you would like to be closer to town the Allingham Campground on the river is only 10 minutes to town. The sites at Allingham are more suited for RV's and trailers if you are traveling big. Allen Springs has some easy pull in car camping spots and some walk in tent sites. It's located on a bend in the river so the view of the river is stunning. We even saw painters set up along the river to capture it's beauty. 

The campground itself is somewhat primitive like other National park sites. Pit toilets but no water. 

Beautiful River Location in a rustic campground

Beautiful, spacious sites along the Metolius River. Large enough to set up 2 tents, and I believe all sites have river access. Incredibly peaceful, close to the Camp Sherman store for supplies. Wood available for purchase at the camp host. A few negatives, no privacy from your neighbor, you can only fly fish here, no river access for swimming.

Fly fisherman's dream!

Beautiful quick visit to Metolious River. CG was empty and walking trails along river shared with fisher people. Early season CG water not available. Vault toilets open and maintained.

Excellent visit

Beautiful, peaceful campground open year round on the Metolius River, about 15 mins. from Camp Sherman store. Only a few sites are large enough for smaller trailers/RVs (7,11,12,9 &amp;13). It’s mostly tent spots. No Verizon service but a 5 min drive back up the road to the view point gave me 2 bars to check in with family. Hiking trails start along the river from the campground. For a day hike I drove 40 mins from camp to Black Butte trailhead and hiked to the top. Amazing hike with epic views of the Cascade mountain range, although the trail was still pretty icy/snowy(bring yaks). I also drove to the Head of Metolius for a short stroll down to the river on the paved path. 
The camp ground water hadn’t been turned on yet and the vault toilets were well maintained. Fee was $19 per night.