Willamette National Forest

Set Your
Tents Among
the Pines

Nestled along the Deschutes River, Pioneer Ford Campground offers a quiet retreat beneath towering old-growth forest — just minutes from the high desert of central Oregon.

Reserve a Site Explore Sites

150+

Campsites

1965

Est.

River

Access

Open Year-Round

First-come, first-served

Dense pine forest at Pioneer Ford Campground

Deschutes River flowing through the campground

Sunset view from Pioneer Ford Campground

Our Story

A Quiet Corner of the National Forest

Pioneer Ford Campground sits on the banks of the Deschutes River in the Willamette National Forest, a place where the river bends and the pines grow tall enough to block out the world. Established in 1965, the campground has been a quiet gathering point for families, anglers, and anyone seeking the kind of silence that only deep forest can provide.

Whether you arrive by tent, RV, or camper van, you'll find a shaded site with river sounds drifting through the trees — a reminder that the wilderness here is still very much alive.

Riverfront

Direct Deschutes River access

Old-Growth Shade

Canopy of mature pines

Central Oregon

Camp Sherman, OR 97730

Year-Round

Open all seasons

Campsites

Find Your Perfect Site

From intimate tent nooks beneath the pines to spacious RV pulls with river views, every site at Pioneer Ford is shaded and thoughtfully placed.

Tent Sites

Flat, shaded spots nestled among pines — perfect for backpackers and families who want to wake up to birdsong and river mist.

Forest shaded Near amenities

RV Sites

Spacious pulls for motorhomes and trailers, with room to unfold your awning and watch the river roll by from your doorstep.

Full hookup available Level pads

Riverside

Riverside Sites

The crown jewels — sites right on the Deschutes River's edge, where the water is close enough to hear and cool enough to dip your toes in.

Riverfront Premium shade

Amenities

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Pioneer Ford keeps things simple — the kind of simple that lets you actually relax. No noise, no crowds, no distractions. Just the essentials done well.

Restrooms & Showers

Electrical Hookups

Picnic Tables

Fire Pits

Potable Water

Trail Access

Campfire and picnic area at Pioneer Ford Campground

Things to Do

Adventure at Your Doorstep

The Deschutes River and Willamette National Forest are your backyard. Here's what awaits just beyond your campsite.

River Fishing

Steelhead and trout in the Deschutes — a world-class fishery right at your site.

Hiking Trails

Miles of forest trails wind through old-growth stands and along river bluffs.

Stargazing

Zero light pollution. The sky here is the kind of dark that makes you pause.

Wildlife

Deer, eagles, and the occasional bear — all part of the daily rhythm here.

Find Us

In the Heart of Central Oregon

Camp Sherman sits along the Deschutes River, roughly halfway between Bend and the Columbia Gorge — a perfect midpoint for any Oregon adventure.

Address

Camp Sherman, OR 97730

Willamette National Forest

Phone

(541) 383-5300

Call for availability and rates

Office Hours

Seasonal — call for current schedule

Year-round campground access

Getting Here

From Bend, take Highway 20 east toward Prineville, then turn north on Forest Road 57 toward Camp Sherman. The campground is well-signed along the Deschutes River. From the Columbia Gorge, take I-84 east to Madras, then Highway 20 west to Prineville, north on FR 57.

Reserve Your Site

The River Is Calling.
Answer It.

Pioneer Ford Campground fills up fast in summer. Call ahead to secure your spot along the Deschutes — before the season slips away.

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Set Your Tents Among the Pines