Candle Creek Campground, Sisters, OR

Candle Creek Campground in Deschutes county is located 1 hr 8 min northwest of Bend, OR with an elevation of 2,912 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $17.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (41)

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5 star		46%
4 star		32%
3 star		5%
2 star		2%
1 star		12%

@NancyN1030728 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #1

While the campsite and bathroom were clean and we appreciatd the remoteness of this location, there were other issues. The pictures don't depict the Metolius River correctly. This section of the river are rapids, dangerous for children and extremely loud. It's been 3 days since we left and our ears are still ringing. You're unable to have a conversation without yelling because the river is so loud not to mention trying to sleep. The description of the road is incorrect, too. We were able to drive our Prius on the road without any issues. Also, the written directions don't align with the map on the website.

@RebeccaH696815 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #2

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@MarvinC9240615 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #3

The campground was secluded and rustic. The only negative was the last mile or so that was gravel. It got my camper very dusty. Maybe the Forest Service could oil the road for dust control.

@HeatherT982964 · Camped on Aug 29, 2023 at Campsite #1

we couldn't even find the campground. It was this awful road that our truck barely made it off of and we couldn't find it on our gps . Gps led us to a gate that said road closed. So, we ended up having to pay to stay at another campground. Pretty bummed.

@SerhiiH537A752 · Camped on Aug 24, 2023 at Campsite #3

Wonderful camping! Such a beautiful forest and river. Quiet and cozy. The ranger girl is very friendly!

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #2

Peaceful and quiet, right between the river and the creek. Hiked, Geocached, fished and enjoyed camp!

@CliffR9381535 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #5

Gorgeous setting along the Metolius at junction with Candle Creek. Pre-season with less than half spots full and no bugs😂. River almost too loud for bonfire conversations but perfect for a good sleep. Lovely hike upstream with many wildflowers. Clean outhouse but daytime flies buzzing inside.

@Elisabeth38824 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #7

Love Candle Creek. Please do kindly add a dog hitch hook outside the toilet. I come to Candle Creek frequently, and with 2 dogs, it would be so much easier if there was a dog hitch outside the toilet like in many other public campsites. Thank you!

@AlyssaE8581769 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #1

Wonderful quiet spot. I went midweek in 100+ degrees so maybe quieter than normal. The shaded site was perfect. Huge sites all around!

@CynthiaO387750 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #5

Nice spot to relax.

@HowardK8957737 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #3

Outstanding campground. One of my favorites on the Metolius for years. Beautiful location, excellent hiking along the river from the campground and in the mountains nearby. Very remote feel and private, well spaced campsites.

@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #9

Campsites are huge! Very quiet except for the sounds of the creek and Metolius. Signage to campground could be better. Nice trail along the river.

@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #2

We love this campground. The sound of the river is great for sleeping.

@DavidG695 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #2

We love this campground. The sound of the river is great for sleeping.

@BridgetteL348 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #2

A lovely campground. The toilet was well-kept. The campsites are large.

@Bridgette87148 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #2

A lovely campground. The toilet was well-kept. The campsites are large.

@MaryanneB64093 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #4

We camped here with 3 tents, 6 people and 2 dogs. The sites were all huge! It was very comfortable and the river was roaring all night. We hiked around the area from the our campsite, and it was lovely. The river isn't safe for wading at the camp site. It looks like class 2-3 rapids and was extremely fast. But there are some "pools" that you can walk to nearby and safely enter. Also, per the other reviews, do NOT follow google maps to this campsite. It will send you to the other side of the river. You will be able to see the campsite, but you cannot cross that river to reach your site! The road to the campsite was in good repair. We made it in an old Honda Civic with no problems. We all loved this site! Also the bathrooms were in excellent shape.

@MaryanneB844 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #4

@GaryR522 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #2

Nice campground but some miscommunication problems the rangers could have easily taken care of but didn't.

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #2

Nice campground but some miscommunication problems the rangers could have easily taken care of but didn't.

@BrendanB272441 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #1

I backpacked here from canyon creek and camped alone. The site was large and spacious and well maintained. Boundaries between sites are not well marked but that wasnt an issue just something of note. Personally would have picked sites 3 or 4 if I had known that site 1 had minimal river veiws and access. I do not regret calping here though. Facilities were well maintained and trail access was good. Really solid camping area that I intend to bring friends along to next time.

@LoraM9918758 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #7

Very nice campground with large sites, and not nearly as crowded as the other campgrounds on the Metolius. The river and creek are loud -- good if you want to block out neighbor noise, bad if you like to listen to birds. The gravel road to the campground must've been re-graded recently, as it looked perfectly fine for passenger cars and small trailers.

@LoraM748 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #7

@BrendanB165 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #1

@ChristineB976 · Camped on Jul 19, 2021 at Campsite #10

We really appreciated Forest Service employees periodically checking to make sure all campers knew not to have campfires other than using gas camp stoves as it was extreme fire season. The location between the Metolius River and Candle Creek is lovely and makes all sites pleasant. Its relative remoteness is great, sites are roomy, and the ever-present sound of flowing water makes sites feel very private.

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