Area Information
The Metolius Basin is an outdoor recreation paradise. At the center of it all is the cold, clean spring-fed Metolius River which emerges from the base of Black Butte and then flows north toward the Columbia. Hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, bird watching, camping and nature enjoyment are just some of the many popular activities in which to partake.
Camping
Biking
Fly Fishing
Hiking
Area Attractions
The Headwaters
Black Butte
Wizard Falls Hatchery
Fish Platform
Directions
The Camp Sherman Store is located on Forest Service Road #1419 off Highway 20. Turn North off Highway 20 at the Metolius River/Camp Sherman sign and drive approximately 5 miles to the Store. Stay on the paved roads and follow the blue signs to the Store.
From the West: (Seattle/Portland/Salem): Follow Interstate 5 (I-5) to Salem. Then follow Highway 22/20 over the Santiam Pass. Turn left off Highway 20 at the Camp Sherman/Metolius River sign. Drive approximately 5 miles and follow the blue signs to the Store.
From the South (California/Klamath Falls): Follow I-80 North to I-505 and then I-5 to Weed, California. Take the exit for US Highway 97 towards Klamath Falls and Bend. Continue North on US Highway 97 until you reach Bend. Continue west on Highway 20 through Sisters. Turn right off Highway 20 at the Camp Sherman/Metolius River sign. Drive approximately 5 miles and follow the blue signs to the Store.
From the East (Boise/Burns): Follow I-84 West towards Onatario. Take exit for US 20 towards Burns. Continue on US 20 through Burns towards Redmond. Take Highway 126 towards Sisters. Continue west for 12 miles on Highway 20. Turn right off Highway 20 at the Camp Sherman/Metolius River sign. Drive approximately 5 miles and follow the blue signs to the Store.
For current road conditions and road cams please contact the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at 5-5-5 or (888) ASK-ODOT, or check their website (Santiam Pass Cam)