An excellent winter getaway! Clear Lake is beautiful in any season, but mid-week in February was…read moreexpecially peaceful and had the place almost to ourselves. We went snowshoeing during the day but could have gone downhill skiing at Hoodoo or visited Sisters just as easily. We stayed in a yurt, temps in the 20-30s, but our yurt was so warm and comfortable, not to mention spotless! You do need to bring all your own supplies for sleeping and cooking. Its like camping in a ginormous tent! So much room!! There is a microwave and minifridge, and we used our own portable propane campstove and bbq for cooking. There is no internet/wifi so at night we played games, read and danced (did I mention they are huge?). The public flush toilets and showers were also very clean and in great condition. A super fun, unique winter experience. We will for sure be back!!

My husband and I rented cabin #3 for a weekend. We are used to staying in rustic places, so we had…read morerealistic expectations before coming in. The cabin had a bed, a table with two chairs, and a gas cook stove (which we did not use). It also had a thermostat-controlled gas fireplace which kept the place nice and warm. The place was pretty small, but adequate for our needs. The big downside was that the overhead light was a very harsh fluorescent light. There was also no porch light. The restrooms were pretty decent, although the TP in the women's bathroom was almost out by Sunday morning. There are plenty of moths, spiders, and other bugs in the bathrooms, which is unpleasant but to be expected. Nearly every single sign is in Comic Sans which makes it feel like the place is run by a bunch of college interns. The lake itself is very beautiful. I recommend doing the five-mile loop hike around it, or renting a boat.

This place is AMAZING! The swings as soon as you drive in are a great place for kids to relax while…read moreyou check in, the swimming area and dock are great. The only bad thing is other than swimming and swings there's not much else to do for the kids. You can rent a boat for a few hours and we had a blast on ours! If you decide to come here expect great service!!

My husband and I booked a site for 6 adults, never again. When we showed up to our site and started…read moreto set up we were informed while setting up our tents that we had a "public trail" going directly through our campsite, allowing other individuals staying in the campground to awkwardly walk through our campsite. The funny part is, this so called trail is hardly visible to the eye and went absolutely no where other than to some random sink under a cover. One of the individuals staying with us went to ask a camp host a question (around 5pm), and was told "I'm off duty" instead of taking a few minutes to simply provide good hospitality, they let it be known that they were being inconvenienced and didn't make any efforts in helping direct our questions to another host that may have been "on duty"...should I mention they only tried asking a question since they saw the host walking by (If someone smiles and says hello would they have said they're off duty?) The fire pit in our campsite was so awkwardly placed next to the parking pad and some random wood fence that you could maybe have a total of two chairs next to it. As for showers, not one of us was even able to see them. Do to COVID they may have had a change with hours (No problem!) but 10am - 6pm...really? it made it impossible for any of us to even shower simply because we ended up driving the 30 minutes to a different day use because even the swimming area is so small and crummy. I have been coming to campgrounds in this area since I was a child but I really have to say this place is a complete joke. As for the site it's self, maybe it would be okay for a trailer or RV but they should advertise it when someone is making reservations because I plan on letting others know to save their time and money to enjoy camping at other near by parks that have friendly camp host, showers available and a firepit that's able to be enjoyed. Everyone who joined us on this trip left very disappointed.

Heads Up: This review is specifically for the Camp Sherman Campground (in Camp Sherman, OR, 97730),…read morebut for some reason, Yelp keeps changing the title and address to the US Forest Service HQ in Bend, despite all my attempts to correct it. [Review]: Like my wife (surname Sherman) and myself (surname Camp), Camp Sherman is a blessed union of features both recreational, rustic and rural. It's not the largest campground around, with only 15 campsites suitable for tents or RVs, but it boasts access to the gorgeous Metolius river (great for fishing enthusiasts), a stellar fly fishing & general store, and numerous hiking and biking trails, all pleasantly shaded by the canopy of massive evergreen trees of the Deschutes National Forest! Facilities within the campsite are limited vault toilets, drinking water faucets and hookups for RVs (no electric), and a covered picnic area. Cell phone service is spotty to non-existent (this is a perk, if you ask me!). Showers, sadly, are not provided on-site, unless you're in a cabin; if you get desperate, use the river! For less rugged adventurers, who prefer glamping to camping, cabins are available for rent throughout the campground's sprawling acreage. There's even a Mexican restaurant, ¡Hola!, complete with umbrella-covered patio dining tables, so you can really feel like you're "roughing it!" And hey, if you get sick of being stuck in the sticks, the towns of Sisters, Bend and Sunriver are all within an hour's drive or less! You know, in case you are in need to do some "foraging" in an antique store, or something. In short, Camp Sherman is the perfect campground for those who want to get away from it all...but not TOO far away. The conveniences of civilization, and the primal beauty of Mother Earth, are in equilibrium here. If only we could achieve this level of harmony with nature everywhere!

O M G…read more Pretty sure this is the most gorgeous place I've ever camped. And, having spent most of my life camping in the PNW, that is really saying something. Gorge Campground is located near the tiny outpost of Camp Sherman, along the postcard-worthy Metolius River. The campground itself is small, but the sites are large. You need to reserve online at the stroke of midnight on January 1 of each year, and believe me the premium sites along the river fill up FAST. But it's worth it because these sites are ginormous, with plenty of space for a small travel trailer and/or a couple of tents. There's a trail that runs through the campground, and along the river for a few miles in each direction. There are also pit toilets and the area is regularly patrolled by local rangers - so it was all very safe. The beauty and quiet here are too much to describe in a Yelp review. So just pack up your tent and GO. You won't regret it. I can't wait to go back! Pro tip: there is no running water at the campground, so you need to bring what you need. We stopped at the Camp Sherman RV Park and were able to fill our tank with fresh water. Some sites say there is also water at the nearby Allingson Campground, but I was not able to confirm this. Oh, and the Camp Sherman Store has pretty much anything you could possibly need on your trip!

The first review basically says it all, but here's my take…read more Been coming out here to the camp Sherman area since childhood, and it never disappoints. Getting a spot out here is hard, so book right when they open reservations. We got two spots, the premium river and one just down the way, and they are big. Lots of space for trailer or 2-3 tents and cars. Nice fire pits and very clean restroom (gender neutral), which I like for many reasons, but the most practical is, you don't have to wait, if not comfortable. People are very respectful here, didn't hear a generator at night--which is very nice, and like many campgrounds, you can feel secure leaving for hours and all your gear is safe, but may get investigated by ground squirrels (see pic). The river is beautiful and it's so fun watching the fisherman. If you'd like to hike, there's a trail along the river to Wizard Falls or the other way as well, but keep in mind, it's a little confusing with the large resort near by, that you can't cross, (if going down stream) signage isn't the best and the drop is steep. The camp store is very close and a nice Mexican/Peruvian place to eat at, if you'd like to have a meal away from camp. There is no water at the campsite, but the two down the road have running water to fill your cubes or bottles, or as mentioned, the camp store. This is a very special place, and I hope more people discover and enjoy it.

One of the most frustrating things about camping in the Pacific Northwest is that many of the most…read morepopular campsites are reserved out up to six months in advance, making an spontaneous overnight outdoor outing nearly impossible. That's not the case here at the Smith Rock Bivouac Area: a first-come, first-serve space on the bleeding edge of the Crooked River canyon, and in the shadow of its legendary namesake landmark. Officially, check-in for grabbing a spot (there are no designated campsites, per se) opens at 4pm daily, although we were informed by the camp custodian (stationed in a RV across from the self-pay kiosk) that we were OK to enter upon our arrival at 3:00. Once you've purchased your ticket ($8.00/person, including minors), park your vehicle in lot, and be sure to display your pass on the dash. The parking lot is ring-shaped, and encloses the only area designated and approved for cooking, and no campfires are allowed anywhere on site, so be sure to bring your gas grills or other method of flameless food preparation. Adjacent to the entrance are the public sinks (potable water, for washing dishes), restrooms and showers, which are reasonably clean, well-maintained, and the water temperate of the latter can be described at "hot enough". And for the mini-mountaineers among your party, there's a small practice climbing rock, complete with handholds, to warm up for the main event! Beyond the fence at the edge of the parking lot, headed towards Smith Rock, is the bivouac area: several acres of mostly open ground, partitioned by batches of scrub brush and small trees, volcanic rock, and the canyon edge itself. It's definitely possible to find a semi-private area nestled among the bushes and desert foliage, although the spots closest to the cliffside are taken early. Even during our late July visit, most of the campground was unclaimed, but during peak times, excess campers would be relegated to grabbing whatever bit of exposed flat ground is available, giving adequate space between themselves and their neighbors. However, even if one were forced into close-quarters cohabitation with others, the communal atmosphere here exudes that of enthusiastic appreciation of both man and nature alike: people of like minds, hobbies and interests coming together to revel and share in the beauty and majesty of Mother Earth together. Whether you've come to Smith Rock for the hiking, rock climbing, camping, or just a day trip to take in the sights of the spectacular spectacle of this miracle of nature, you're in for something special. There are very few places in Oregon, the PNW, or anywhere else on Earth, that offer the quality, quantity and variety of world-class outdoor experiences that Smith Rock does, for next to nothing. Protect it, treasure it, and above all, enjoy it to the fullest extent of what it provides in outdoor activities and adventure opportunities. You will not regret or forget it.

Don't be fooled by the fancy, Haute-Alpinist name, the "Climber's Bivy" is just a good 'ol…read morecampground for dirt bag climbers. If your group isn't ginormous, it's a good place to stay. The only negative is that there are no camp fires allowed. I get it though, this area is dry as hell and would be all to easy to set ablaze. It's the only real, uh..."legal" way to photograph the park at night.

Stopped in for coffee one morning while we were in need of caffeine. The lodge is super cute and…read morethe staff were friendly. Got a couple lattes and a hot chocolate, and the kind barista threw in a capri sun on the house for my kiddo. Prices were fair and we really enjoyed them. We hung out in the game room playing foosball and table tennis, and then walked around a couple of the bridges before heading out. Would definitely come back.

This is my second review of the Lake Creek Lodge restaurant. I cannot say enough. I will show you…read moretwo pictures of the food, even the presentation is exquisite. The tastes are fabulous and service is really good. What more can I say? One photo is their roasted beet salad and the other is a ceviche. So yummy!

Bruh. Whoever owns this place needs to get that manager on a leash. Holy moly she is so rude. My…read morefriend gave me the wrong address so I drove around the rv park a couple times and she comes storming like I'm stealing RV's. CAN I HELP YOU?!?? And then tells me ten times I can't block the road and how I have to park near the office. Couple hours later the cops show up because they "have no idea who I am or what I'm doing there" even tho I said who I was visiting and I was told where to park. Yall people are out of your mind calling the cops on me for THAT. you didn't even try and speak to me first ? Pathetic MISmanagement. bet she is stealing From you guys too. Try me. Start doing secret shoppers who pay cash for things like a dump or something. Bet she keeps it all. What a snake.

I got voicemail when I called. Last part of message is they do not offer overnight stays. This is…read morefor long-term RVs only.

I liked this State-Run Campground. It was pretty basic, with pit-Toilets and a water pump that you…read morehad to walk to get to. But, it was very serene and private. Our camping spot was Huge! And, it had plenty of space for a car (or two) to pull into. And, then we had a separate area to set up a tent in. It was perfect for camping with our 2 dogs; we got a nice private area by the lake and the Dogs. I was able to reserve a spot online through recreation.gov and it was easy! And, Steve the camp host, was a delight! He was very approachable and friendly, it was nice interacting with him and talking to him. Overall, the spot was quiet and had beautiful scenery! And, less bugs/mosquitos then I've seen in other similar camp spots in the same geographic area for that time of year. And, also it was just a 20 minute drive to Smith Rock from this camp Site, so it was very do-able!