Hikers seeking creek access and trailhead proximity will find Jack Creek Campground positioned along a namesake waterway in the Deschutes National Forest. The Forest Service facility operates from mid-May through mid-October, charging $21-$23 per night for sites that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
Jack Creek flows directly through the camping area, providing water access for filtering and cooling off during warmer months. Kelly H. notes campers can take "the easy hike up to the headwaters of Jack Creek" to see where the water emerges from the mountainside. The creek creates pools and crosses through the area, though flow varies seasonally. Sites near the water tend to fill first, while the open terrain between tall pines offers limited privacy between camping spots.
Road conditions require attention, as multiple reviewers mention rough access routes and construction detours affecting the approach. The campground sits in a mixed landscape of forest recovery areas where past fires have opened views toward Cascade peaks. Dust can be significant during dry summer months. Sites are spacious but lack visual barriers due to minimal underbrush.
Reserve ahead through the standard system, and bring water filtration gear since no spigots are available. Cell service remains limited throughout the area.
Description
Overview
Jack Creek Campground sits on Jack Creek and is located near a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the nearby Metolius River.
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.
Facilities
Jack Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. 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.
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. Migratory birds and native fish also call the area home.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundJack Creek Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 4.5 miles north on Forest Road 12, and then 0.6 miles north on Forest Road 1230.
Address
P.O. BOX 249
Sisters, OR 97759
Coordinates
44.5078222 N
121.6938556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 3 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 5 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 25 min from Salem, OR
