Sisters Ranger District

Attractions - Within the district there are several areas of interest, including: Black Butte Area, Black Crater Area, Camp Sherman Area, Lake Billy Chinook Area, Metolius Basin Area, Mt. Washington Area, Sisters Area, South Sisters Area, Suttle Lake Area, and Three Creek Lake Area.

Recreation - There are many hiking and horseback riding trails offering access to and into the wilderness areas within this district. Dispersed camping is available in the wildernesses. The non-wilderness area of the district has many hiking, horse riding and mountain bike trails, as well as, off-highway vehicle use areas. Camping and fishing are also popular activities in the forest. There are a good number of developed campsites, many of which are located near rivers and lakes providing access to good fishing opportunities.

Climate - With its huge elevation range, climate on the Deschutes changes drastically depending on elevation. The high elevations receive much more precipitation and colder temperatures. Much of the precipitation comes from October to April, mostly in the form of snow in the higher elevations. Winter temperatures can drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Late spring, summer and early autumn tend to bring clear, sunny days, with warm to hot temperatures at the low elevations and moderate temperatures at the higher elevations. Summer afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon.

Location - This district surrounds the town of Sisters, spanning north, south and west of Sisters. The forest within this district can be accessed via Highways 20 and 126 traveling west, north and south from Sisters.