Openings · last 7 days
36
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 36 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233198
When Camp Sherman Campground reopens
Camp Sherman Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
55
Openings · last 90 days
61
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 26 of 61 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (42.6%), with Saturday (15) and Tuesday (8) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 02:00 and 08:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 23 of 61 detected openings (37.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7–22 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 009 | 17 | 27.9% |
| 008 | 8 | 13.1% |
| 012 | 7 | 11.5% |
| 004 | 6 | 9.8% |
| 011 | 5 | 8.2% |
Site 009 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 17. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 165 open for online reservation · 185 reserved · 2,212 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 14 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
93.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 165 of 2,562 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online93.6%
Open site-nights165 / 2,562
Reserved (of online inventory)185 / 350
Weekday openings129
Weekend openings36
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 129 fall on weekdays and 36 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 420 tracked site-nights are open there — 420 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 009 | 20 |
| 013 | 20 |
| 002 | 18 |
| 012 | 18 |
| 003 | 14 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
November0 of 420 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
165 open site-nights across 12 sites at Camp Sherman Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 34 2-night, 26 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 13 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 3 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 14 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 20 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +8 more |
| 013 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +8 more |
| 002 | 30 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 011 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 16, Oct 17 |
| 007 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 010 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 16, Oct 17 |
About Camp Sherman Campground
Overview
Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
Recreation
Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities at Camp Sherman Campground. Biking is a great way to see the area as well. Anglers enjoy fly-fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
Day hikers and backpackers will find a wide variety of hiking trails through scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes through subalpine forests.
Facilities
Camp Sherman Campground offers a handful of standard sites for both tent and RV camping, and one tent-only site. Each sites is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but electrical hookups are not available.
Showers are available in the town of Camp Sherman, less than 2 miles from the campground.
Natural Features
Many sites at this campground have views of to Metolius River, a tributary of the Deschutes River, through Lake Billy Chinook, near the city of Sisters.
Metolius Springs forms the headwaters of the river at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076' 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 Metolius-Windigo Trail begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters. The trail is over 100 miles long and is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. It was created in the 1980s by linking sections of existing trails, primarily to give long-distance horseback riders an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail.
14 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups5 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Salem, take I-5 South 20.7 miles to exit 233 toward Sweet Home. Continue along Highway. 20 for 83 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419. From Sisters, travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20. Turn right on Forest Road 14 and go 6.1 miles. The campground is 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 1419.
Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233198 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233198 · Camp Sherman Campground · Sisters OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Camp Sherman Campground?
Reservations for Camp Sherman Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 93.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 165 of 2,562 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 61 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Camp Sherman Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 36 site-date openings at Camp Sherman Campground in the last 7 days, 55 over 30 days and 61 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Camp Sherman Campground?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 26 of 61 (42.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camp Sherman Campground?
26 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Camp Sherman Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 13 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Camp Sherman Campground?
October 2026, with 104 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 434.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Camp Sherman Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7-22 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Camp Sherman Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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