🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required at developed sites ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Metolius River (Camp Sherman area)
One of Oregon's most pristine spring-fed rivers, running a constant, icy temperature year-round near the small community of Camp Sherman — beautiful, but genuinely strong-flowing.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required at developed sites
Water Temperature
💧 Very cold, constant spring-fed flow
Water Type
Wild & Scenic spring-fed river
Managed By
US Forest Service (Deschutes National Forest)
County
Jefferson County, Oregon
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Camp Sherman, OR 97730 (multiple access points)
Access Notes:
Easy access at several campgrounds; strong, cold current even where it looks calm — this is a federally protected Wild & Scenic river with real hydraulic force
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required at developed sites
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace