USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Cold Springs Campground (Or)
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 22 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 156 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,465 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COLD SPRINGS C G (NFSR 1000390) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- SISTERS
- Address
- PO BOX 249, SISTERS, OR, 97759
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Oregon, Cold Springs Campground is nestled below a thick Ponderosa Pine forest mixed with aspen in the wet areas. This campground offers opportunities for hiking and bird watching and is a great option for the whole family.
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
There are 23 single campsites in this facility. Water is available by hand pump and there are three vault style toilets. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
With a loop road, bicycling throughout the campground is a favorite pastime for families that come to Cold Springs Campground.
Natural Features
Nestled in the forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Cold 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 & 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 1° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 27° | 7° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 29° | 15° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 34° | 21° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 41° | 31° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 46° | 36° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 52° | 41° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 53° | 44° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 48° | 34° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 40° | 29° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 33° | 18° | 65° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 27° | -1° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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