Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-267081
When Lower Canyon Creek Campground reopens
Lower Canyon Creek Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 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 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 150 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 14 open for online reservation · 19 reserved · 117 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 5 monitored sites, 4 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
90.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 14 of 150 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online90.7%
Open site-nights14 / 150
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 33
Weekday openings14
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 14 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 85 tracked site-nights are open there — 85 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 4 |
| 04 | 4 |
| 02 | 3 |
| 03 | 3 |
The 4 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
October0 of 85 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 21. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
14 open site-nights across 4 sites at Lower Canyon Creek Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 04 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 02 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 03 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
About Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Overview
Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering 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 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 Canyon Creek 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
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.
5 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups5 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 2.7 miles north on Forest Road 14, then 2 miles north on Forest Road 1419, and then 3.4 miles north on Forest Road 1420. Then follow the signs to the campground.
P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-267081 · facility
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Roll CS-267081 · Lower Canyon Creek Campground · Sisters OR7 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lower Canyon Creek Campground?
Reservations for Lower Canyon Creek Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 90.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 14 of 150 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 Lower Canyon Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Lower Canyon Creek Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lower Canyon Creek Campground?
4 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 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Lower Canyon Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 5 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Lower Canyon Creek Campground?
September 2026, with 14 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 65.
When is the next open date at Lower Canyon Creek Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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