- Metolius
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Horse Ranch on the Rim
3 sites · RVs, Tents110 acres · Culver, OR
Come enjoy the scenic views. They are breathtaking.
Room to set up camp and go for a hike.
Owners live on the property and can assist you in finding the perfect spot for your family. Horses all around. Pets welcomed on leash. Smith Rock only 10 minutes away. Cove Palisades State Park is only 9 miles away.
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Copper Ridge in Crooked River Ranch
12 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Culver, OR
Copper Ridge is near Redmond in Central Oregon conveniently located between Redmond, Sisters and Terrebonne. The Crooked River Canyon offers many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, golfing, and sightseeing. Plus, there are plenty of breweries and restaurants nearby..
Convenience: Convenient RV Sites In Central Oregon: 15-20 minutes to Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne and 40 minutes to Bend
Attractions: Nestled into the Crooked River Canyon with fantastic canyon views and easy access to Smith Rock, Lake Billy Chinook, and the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Amenities: 8 sites with bathrooms and showers, laundry, manager on-site
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Camping under the Stars
9 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Culver, OR
We are sharing our property with guests who have good reviews and are invited to the property. Our strict rules about --NO FIRES-- is strictly in effect all summer long. We do provide some outdoor propane firepits which work great for heat and marshmallows !!
We love our property close to the lake and the great grasslands, and also love to share it with responsible groups for camping.
Please note that we are only sharing our property and that this is not a full-time campground or RV park with any specific layout. There are no services offered, other than a Bathroom which is serviced regularly. Come camp with us, we look forward to hosting you and your friends/family.
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vive el amor del lago
1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Culver, OR
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The Lake Billy Chinook area has everything for the perfect camp trip. There is bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, bike, ATV trails, swimming, kayaking, lounging and enjoying nature.
Come enjoy your own private space on 2.5 acres where you can enjoy
some of the most amazing views of the Cascade Mountains, clear blue skies and some of the best star gazing around!
Bring your RV and come have a quiet place to hang out while not playing on the Lake. We have a private 2.5 acre homesite just 5 minutes to the lake, swimming area with beach, and boat ramp at Lake Billy Chinook and Cove Palisades State Park.
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Cabin on the Rim
1 site · Lodging110 acres · Culver, OR
Cabin on the Rim is a beautiful and quiet off the grid getaway. A studio cabin overlooking the Crooked River Canyon. It is nestled into the cliff side on the back end of a 110 acre working horse ranch.
Enjoy gorgeous sunrises peaking over the canyon walls and beautiful sunsets tucking themselves in behind the cascade mountains.
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deer acres
3 sites · RVs5 acres · Redmond, OR
We are located only 2 miles from the lower Deschutes river, fly and spin fishing are allowed ,also swimming and rafting. Rock climbing is just 5.1 miles away at Smith Rock. We have two R.V. spots on 5 acres with full hook up electric, water, and septic. We provide fire pit BBQ, picnic table on grass lawn. NOTE: fire pit use is guided by city or state regulations.
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Simple Acres
1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Bend, OR
We live on approximately 2.75 acres in NorthEast Bend. We are a family that lives on a simple hobby farm with goats, chickens, peacocks and a foster horse. Our chickens (yes we do have a rooster) are free range, and provide farm fresh eggs daily. Our goats graze in the pastures, and have fun around sunset playing in their play pen. Our senior horse is friendly and loves attention with brushing and petting. We have two barns, one where the animals live, and another that we sometimes rent out for gatherings, with a dance floor, tables, couch area, ping pong, horseshoe, and foosball. We have two indoor/outdoor cats, and a McNab named Belle. We do live on a busy street, so there is street noise if you are looking for super quiet, this is not the place for you. We live near a large park, Pine Nursery that is good for tennis, pickleball, sand volleyball, a small pond and trails for running, it also has a dog park. We feel away but are not too far from stores, down town, or even Old Mill. Our RV spot has full hook ups, with water, sewer and electric.
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Winter Creek Acres
10 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Culver, OR
Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days.
Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.
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Big Rock Ranch
2 sites · Lodging30 acres · Terrebonne, OR
Nathaniel and Raina Potter purchased this 30-acre ranch in 2016 and aptly named it "Big Rock Ranch." The modest ranch layout with the wildly immodest views of a giant rock outcropping jutting out of coyote butte was the immediate draw and continual wonder to Nathaniel, Raina, and all who visit. Big Rock Ranch runs cattle in the irrigated pastures and raises sheep and chickens for meat and eggs.Stay at Big Rock Ranch...Stay in a 12x14 ft canvas tent on a working regenerative family farm in the high desert. Enjoy views of a 300+ ft Tuff rock formation, Cascade Mountains, and irrigated pasture views all from the tent. Cook your own meals in the outdoor kitchen, outfitted with propane burners and a sink. Eat meals from the tent deck or the picnic table under native junipers surrounded by sagebrush, bitterbrush, and native grasses and tuff boulders. Collect farm fresh eggs and greens seasonally with the opportunity to enjoy meat raised at the ranch.
One queen bed in a canvas tent, one folding cot, and access to a 2-person tent if needed to accommodate a family or two couples. Bedding is NOT supplied beyond the queen bed.
Recreation Activities: Limited hiking available onsite but only 8 minutes from Smith Rock State Park for hiking and climbing. Only 25 minutes from Lake Billy Chinook for water recreating. Just 15 minutes from mountain biking at Skull Hollow. A 10-minute drive to swimming in the Deschutes River at Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve. Bend and Sisters are both 30-minutes away.
Night rates are offerings to our family and ranch.
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Nell’s Farm
1 site · RV3 acres · Terrebonne, OR
This camp site is best suited for self contained RV or Overland setup, Camper Van etc. I do have a porta potty. Tent campers are welcome, but its dusty dirt at the moment until I can set the grass seeded. With that being said, this is a Great location for climbers, guests to set up camp. I offer great view, water via water hose to top off your RV or personal containers, or cold shower. Only 4 miles to Smith rock, 2 miles to the town of Terrebonne and 5 miles to Redmond. I recently purchased the land last summer and the views are AMAZING. Its also a work in progress. Its not the Hilton, but it is a great place.
I realize Skull Hollow is very cool, and a great price, but they don't have any water down there or reservations which makes things difficult during the climbing and camping season.
Also, no matter where you end up, make sure to lock up your things before you leave your campsite, we have an increasing problem with theft in central Oregon. I offer convenient location, safe place to camp with a gate that locks a great view.
No matter where you end up, Safe Travels, enjoy, and be Safe! -Janelle
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Camp Blakeley
3 sites · RVs1 acre · Redmond, OR
Centrally located to Central Oregon's favorite destinations and attractions, our campsite offers the perfect blend of convenience and serenity. Situated on a privately owned 4-acre homestead, you'll enjoy proximity to grocery stores, gas stations, and retail outlets, all while surrounded by the tranquility of nature.
Campsite Features:
Campsite 1: Offers a 50 amp electric hookup and a shared water source. (Please note: No bathroom or showers provided.)
Campsite 2: Features a deck with a BBQ and a shared water source. (Again, no bathroom or showers provided.)
Both campsites boast a shaded grassy area adorned with old-growth trees, providing a peaceful retreat. Additionally, Campsite 2 includes a deck where you can bask in the sunshine while grilling up a delicious meal on the gas BBQ. As evening falls, gather around the small fire pit under the stars, surrounded by comfortable seating.
Bring along some friends and experience all that Central Oregon has to offer. Nearby attractions include:
Grocery stores, gas stations, and retail outlets just 5 minutes away
Smith Rock State Park a mere 10-minute drive
RDM Airport accessible in 11 minutes
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center a short 12-minute drive
Bend, Oregon, a vibrant city, reachable in just 28 minutes
Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the wonders of Central Oregon while enjoying the comforts of our serene campsite. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable adventure!
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Smith Rock Book Farm Camp
1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Terrebonne, OR
Rest and relax on our beautiful slice of heaven just minutes from Smith Rock State Park; it’s a 15 minute walk !
We are building on the property and there may be some construction noise during the day, but the nights will be beautiful and peaceful. There is water, a toilet, and 120 electricity available. Warm showers are available at the park.
BYOB (bring your own bedding) and camp in style in our quiet, private (and quite romantic!) 10x12 safari tent. Furnished with a comfortable new futon, end tables and a classy rug for comfort. It sleeps two very comfortably.
The full size futon easily lifts into a lounger, perfect for reading. Tie the tent doors open during good weather and relax as you watch the wildlife in the field and the sun move over Smith Rock.
Kick back next to a little gas fire pit on the tent platform as you watch the sunset over the Cascade mountains.
DONT USE GOOGLE MAPS !
Pull into a large gravel driveway/parking spot by turning north off of NE Wilcox, just after some S-turns if you are driving east from Smith Rock State Park. It is easier to pull off NE Wilcox than approach the property from the actual address; typing the address into Google maps and following those directions is not the best way to get to the tent. The entrance off of NE Wilcox is marked by two large, big rock cairns with a wood signs and metal “3648” numbers. There are two pictures on this site of the best entrance off of NE Wilcox. When you pull in, you will see a farm shed then the tent on the right, and the pond with windmill on the left. Park you car and relax !
The tent sleeps 2 people…perfect for car campers who want a clean and roomy tent space.
Vans and RVs are welcome too.
*RVs, be aware the gravel drive is pretty narrow as it goes over the irrigation ditch. Small RVs will be just fine. Medium or large RVs won’t fit!
Walk a sculpted gravel path up a little hill to the sparkling clean (and rarely used) PortaPotty. This is professionally serviced weekly.
We are turning this land into a farm, and will periodically be out there during the day digging a pond (this winter’s activity), figuring out irrigation, and generally working (when we are not climbing). If we see you we’ll be sure to say hello!
Feel free to roam around on our acres of juniper woodland all around the tent site. You’ll find quail, many other small birds and see geese flying by. Early mornings and dusk are a great time to watch the deer in the field and you may have the great luck of spotting a wild turkey or two!. At night you may hear coyotes singing, the neighbor’s cows mooing and various small mammals running around. We’re told there are no rattlesnakes in the neighborhood (yea!), but you may see a non-poisonous bull or Gardner snake in the field. We even have a family of marmots living at the far end of the property. Look for them in the big rock piles April- September in the early hours. Marmots hibernate all winter.
*Keep all food in tightly closed containers and please don’t leave food in the tent during the day (your car is the best place for that). Pack your trash out.
This is a Residential neighborhood and voices really carry tot he neighbor’s house; so please, no raves and quiet time after 9ish. Respect the property boundaries.
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Camping near Metolius guide
Overview
Situated between Bend and Madras in Oregon’s high desert, you may find yourself passing through the town of Metolius if you're camping in nearby Cove Palisades State Park or on your way to spots further afield, such as Ochoco National Forest or the Jefferson Wilderness. While the nearby town of Madras offers more in terms of grocery stores and supplies, Metolius has a remarkably large concentration of spots to get engines tended to, with a motorcycle repair shop, an auto repair shop, an RV repair shop, and a small-engine repair shop all within half a mile.
Where to go
Ochoco National Forest
Spread out over nearly a million acres, this national forest offers a wide mix of terrain, from soaring peaks to deep canyons. The forest offers a mix of campgrounds and dispersed camping, and five of the campgrounds here can accommodate horses.
Jefferson Wilderness
The Jefferson Wilderness is among Oregon's most popular backpacking areas and offers 163 trails that weave through the forest and across meadows. Around 40 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the wilderness.
Warm Springs
Spanning over 1000 miles just northwest of Metolius, the Warm Springs Reservation is run by the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute Native American Tribes. You can familiarize yourself with local cultures at the Museum at Warm Springs, take a tour of the Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery, or test your luck at the Indian Head Casino.
When to go
The weather in this part of the state is dryer than in Western Oregon, and camping in the area is pleasant from about mid-April until October, provided you are in lower elevation spots. Higher elevations, conversely, tend to get a lot of snow that may not melt until as late as May or even June. While some campgrounds in the area are open year-round, winter temperatures can drop below freezing. Come prepared.
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