Openings · last 7 days
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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
6
Openings · last 90 days
79
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 22 of 79 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (27.8%), with Saturday (16) and Monday (14) 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 08:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 24 of 79 detected openings (30.4%). 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 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5.5–20 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 | 16 | 20.3% |
| 011 | 9 | 11.4% |
| 004 | 9 | 11.4% |
| 008 | 8 | 10.1% |
| 012 | 7 | 8.9% |
Site 009 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 16. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,562 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.
No online availability right now
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,562 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 2,562
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,562 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
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
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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?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 2,562 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Camp Sherman Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 79 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 79 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
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: 22 of 79 (27.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
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.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Camp Sherman Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5.5-20 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does Camp Sherman Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 2,562 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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