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MONTY CAMPGROUND

Culver, Oregon · USDA Forest Service

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About

Monty is a small, first-come, first-served campground located on the lower Metolius River just above Lake Billy Chinook and offers fishing and a peaceful, rustic setting. The 12-site campground can accommodate very small RVs or vans, however it is best suited for tent camping as electric hookups are not available and the narrow access roads can be very rough. RV and trailer campers are cautioned to take it extremely slow and steady. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and vault toilets are available. You must bring your own drinking water. Monty Campground can accommodate small RV, trailer or tent-campers however it is best suited for tent camping as electric hookups are not available and the access roads can be very rough. RV and trailer campers are cautioned to take it slow and steady. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and vault toilets are available. You must bring your own drinking water. Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area. Created by Round Butte Dam, it fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes Rivers. Within these three large arms are 72 miles of shoreline, supporting fish habitats for bass, trout, salmon, whitefish, suckers, minnows and dace. Rugged hills and a diverse coniferous forest surround the lake, providing homes for mammals such as mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit and cougars. Visitors may want to explore the Tam-a-lau Trail, a scenic hike that starts on a peninsula at the confluence of the Crooked River and the Deschutes River in Cove Palisades State Park. Under the designation of a Wild and Scenic River, nearby Metolius River is nestled in a forested valley west of Mt. Jefferson. It's clear, cold and constant waters support fly-fishing and whitewater boating. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.Fishing tops the list of recreational activities for visitors. Water enthusiasts of all types will enjoy the opportunities available at nearby Perry South Campground. Motorized and non-motorized boats share the vicinity with swimmers and water skiers braving the cold, clear waters of Lake Billy Chinook. Between 05/26/2023 and 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (541) 325-5315 to speak with local staff. From 11/22/2022 to 05/25/2023 this location is unstaffed. Please call (503) 4

Directions

From Sisters, OR: Travel 5.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 20.8 miles north on Forest Road 11, then 5.0 miles east on Forest Road 1170, and then 7.2 miles northwest on County Road 64.

Location

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Details

State
Oregon
City / area
Culver
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Deschutes National Forest
Campsites
12
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$20 / night
Equipment
Tent, RV, Caravan/Camper Van

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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