Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-267082
When Indian Ford Campground reopens
Indian Ford Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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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 13 monitored sites
Of the 390 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 39 open for online reservation · 29 reserved · 322 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 13 monitored sites, 11 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
90% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 39 of 390 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online90%
Open site-nights39 / 390
Reserved (of online inventory)29 / 68
Weekday openings35
Weekend openings4
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 35 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 221 tracked site-nights are open there — 221 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 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 |
|---|---|
| 11 | 6 |
| 03 | 5 |
| 01 | 4 |
| 05 | 4 |
| 08 | 4 |
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
October0 of 221 · 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
39 open site-nights across 11 sites at Indian Ford Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 11.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 11 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 03 | 24 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 01 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 05 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 08 | 26 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 02 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 04 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 07 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 10 | 26 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 06 | 26 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| 09 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
About Indian Ford Campground
Overview
Indian Ford Campground is named for its location on Indian Ford Creek and is conveniently located between the town of Sisters and the Metolius River and Suttle Lake areas.
Recreation
This campground offers many opportunities for hiking and biking with the many trails nearby. The ponderosa pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.
Facilities
Indian Ford 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
Nestled in the Deschutes Forest with a pleasant, small spring running through the center of this facility, Indian Ford Campground is a great shady family spot with short hikes all around.
Nearby Attractions
The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional recreation opportunities including the nearby Sisters Wilderness Trails. 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.
13 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups13 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Sisters, OR: Travel 5.6 miles northwest on Highway 20.
P.O. Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759541-323-1746
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-267082 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-267082 · Indian Ford Campground · Sisters OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Indian Ford Campground?
Reservations for Indian Ford Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 90% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 39 of 390 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 Indian Ford Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Indian Ford Campground in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Indian Ford Campground?
9 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 11. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Indian Ford Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Indian Ford Campground?
September 2026, with 39 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 169.
When is the next open date at Indian Ford 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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