## 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.
## 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.

Jack Creek Campground

This campground was very quiet and in a beautiful location next to Jack Creek. The campsites were big and private. There is a nice hike from the campground to the head of Jack Creek.

Nice campground with nice big private campsites next to Jack Creek.

Has the essentials 

We loved it here!  No cell service and dry camping but so peaceful among the trees.  Jack Creek itself is stunning.  Like a fairyland with the nurse trees and the life growing out of them, crossing the river, creating clear pools.  We walked the easy hike up to the headwaters of Jack Creek .  Pretty neat to see it get it's start right out of the mountainside!  We enjoyed a sunny coolish day in early May. It was very interesting to take off and drive around the Jefferson Wilderness area.  2 large fires have been through here maybe 2 decades apart.  

We enjoyed noticing how the vegetation is returning very nicely.  We were afforded amazing views of the Cascade peaks, as a huge area was opened up by the past fires.   A very pleasant place to spend a couple of days.