Openings · last 7 days
15
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-266139
When Lower Bridge Campground reopens
Lower Bridge Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
26
Only 26 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 2,013 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 87 open for online reservation · 183 reserved · 1,743 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 11 monitored sites, 9 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
95.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 87 of 2,013 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online95.7%
Open site-nights87 / 2,013
Reserved (of online inventory)183 / 270
Weekday openings62
Weekend openings25
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 62 fall on weekdays and 25 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 330 tracked site-nights are open there — 330 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 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 |
|---|---|
| 12 | 20 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 09 | 14 |
| 08 | 9 |
| 01 | 8 |
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 dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
November0 of 330 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
87 open site-nights across 9 sites at Lower Bridge Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 14 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 10.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +8 more |
| 10 | 24 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 12 +5 more |
| 09 | 24 ft | None | 14 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +2 more |
| 08 | 24 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15 |
| 01 | 26 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| 03 | 26 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| 06 | 26 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| 04 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 05 | 24 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 23, Oct 8 |
About Lower Bridge Campground
Overview
Lower Bridge Campground earned its name for being located on the Metolius River where it flows under the corresponding bridge. You can't miss the beauty of this campground with its towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars providing ample shade.
Recreation
Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities for visitors.
For anglers, the spring-fed Metolius river offers a stunning setting for fly-fishing. The clear, cold water supports rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
For day hikers and backpackers, the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes in subalpine forests.
Facilities
Lower Bridge Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers however water and electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets and drinking water available.
Natural Features
The headwaters of the adjacent Metolius River are at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot 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 Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform allows visitors the chance to view a variety of types of fish while the Metolius Research Natural Area gives bird watchers ample opportunities. Visit the Metolius Fish Hatchery or Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery display ponds to observe and feed different types of salmon and other fish.
The Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, is more than 100 miles in length and begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters, Oregon. The trail was created in the 1980s primarily to serve long-distance horse riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail.
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.
11 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups11 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 13.6 miles north on Forest Road 14.
P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-266139 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-266139 · Lower Bridge Campground · Sisters OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lower Bridge Campground?
Reservations for Lower Bridge Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 95.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 87 of 2,013 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 26 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 14:17 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 Lower Bridge Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site-date openings at Lower Bridge Campground in the last 7 days, 25 over 30 days and 26 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lower Bridge Campground?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Lower Bridge Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Lower Bridge Campground?
October 2026, with 58 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 341.
When is the next open date at Lower Bridge Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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