Monty Campground
Rustic camping on the peaceful Metolius River
Rustic camping on the peaceful Metolius River
A remote getaway
Just upstream of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground along the lower Metolius River offers fishing and camping in a peaceful setting.
While Monty Campground can accommodate a small RV or trailer, it is best suited for tent camping. There is no electricity at the campground, and the access roads can be extremely rough so it’s best to take it slow and steady.
The dozen campsites each include a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. You must bring your own drinking water. A vault toilet is available.
Created by Round Butte Dam, Lake Billy Chinook is the highlight of the area. It fills the canyons of the Crooked, Metolius and Deschutes rivers, creating 72 miles of shoreline and supporting fish habitat for bass, trout, salmon, whitefish, suckers, minnows and dace. The surrounding rugged hills and evergreen forests offer homes for bald eagles, mule deer, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbit and cougars.
The park is located in the Deschutes National Forest. PGE manages this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Location information
Directions: From Cove Palisades State Park, head east on SW Jordan Rd to Grandview. Turn left on SW Graham Rd. This will become Montgomery Rd/County Rd 64; pass Perry South Campground and follow signs for Monty.
NOTE: The last couple of miles of gravel road are extremely rough and narrow with sharp corners. They can be challenging and/or impossible for RVs, trailers and these vehicles passing each other.
Monty campground at a glance
Monty Campground is open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the second weekend in September. The campground has barrier-free sites. There is not a boat launch.
All sites are first-come, first-served.
Campground | Monty Campground |
|---|---|
Fee* | $18 |
Sites | 12 |
* Holiday weekend rates are an additional $2 per night
Things to know before you visit
For more information
Use our contact form or call the PGE Parks Information Line at 503-464-8515.
Thinking ahead
We’re committed to keeping our parks safe, clean, sustainable and welcoming – but we need your help.
Before you go
Make a plan: Check for road closures, construction, fire bans, swimming restrictions or other conditions that may hamper your visit.
…and a plan B: Make a backup plan in case of crowds. Try visiting on weekdays or at off-peak times to beat the masses!
EV adventuring? While our parks do not have charging stations (yet!), check here for nearby locations
that do.
During your visit
Stop campfires from becoming wildfires! Keep campfires small, make sure your tent and anything that can burn is a safe distance from your fire, keep water nearby and never leave a fire unattended.
Keep it clear: Park only in designated areas. Do not double-park or block entrances.
Leave no trace: Help us protect these natural areas by staying on-trail, packing out your trash, and admiring wildlife from a distance.