USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Indian Ford Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 17
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,261 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 1102010 · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Deschutes National Forest
- Nearest town
- SISTERS
- Address
- P.O. BOX 249, SISTERS, OR, 97759
- Phone
- 541-323-1746
- Activities
- Camping
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Indian Ford Campground is named for its location on Indian Ford Creek and is conveniently located between the town of Sisters and the Metolius River and Suttle Lake areas.
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
Indian Ford 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
Nestled in the Deschutes Forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Indian Ford 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 recreation opportunities including the nearby Sisters Wilderness Trails.
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 27° | 0° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 27° | 7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 29° | 15° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 34° | 21° | 74° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 42° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 46° | 36° | 90° | 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° | 77° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 33° | 15° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 26° | 0° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cold Springs Campground (Or) · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 23 sites
- Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 16 sites
- Creekside Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi
- Camp Sherman Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 15 sites
- Blue Bay · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 25 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-12. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.