Pioneer Ford Campground
Reviewed Jun. 3, 2022

quiet streamside retreat

We had a wonderful, restful time at this campground in early June, 2022.  There are plenty of reviews to back this up, I just wanted to add some important information for planning purposes.  

There is not water at this campground or any of the others along the Metolius River.  The only place you can fill up on potable water is at the Camp Sherman store.  I don't know how long their goodness with last, so I strongly suggest filling up at home before you come.  You might be able to fill a few jugs at the Fish Hatchery, but you cannot run a hose to your RV.

There are also no dump stations.  The nearest dump station is in Sisters at the municipal Creekside Campground (see my review of the site) on the east end of town.  The dump is $10, very clean and good drainage with a hose connection to non-potable water for black tank flushing.  

Note, they will not sell or allow you to fill up with potable water at Creekside CG due to abuses in the past.

Finally, there is absolutely no cell service on Verizon or any other.  However, at the top of the hill, on a well used turnout, just south/west of the turn off to Gorge CG, you can get a good signal.

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  • Review photo of Pioneer Ford Campground by Bill T., June 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Pioneer Ford Campground by Bill T., June 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Pioneer Ford Campground by Bill T., June 3, 2022