Madras, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,596 Population 931/sq mi density

$56,590 Median Income $24,633 per capita

$291,400 Home Value $355,893 Zillow

$942 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr

299 Violent Crime/100K 3,557 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$56,590 median income, 6.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$291,400 home value, $942/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

299 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Madras (23)

PINE REST CAMPGROUND

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7 sites 4.7/5 (30 reviews) $25–$27/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

CAMPING

Pine Rest Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oreg...

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GORGE CAMPGROUND

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17 sites 4.6/5 (64 reviews) $27–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Gorge Campground is part of a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the upper portion of the Metolius River.Gorge Campground can accom...

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ALLEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

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15 sites 4.5/5 (97 reviews) $28–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Like the other campgrounds on the Metolius, Allen Springs is located amongst towering Ponderosa Pines, on a turn of the Metolius River that broadens t...

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LOWER CANYON CREEK CAMPGROUND

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5 sites 4.5/5 (14 reviews) $21/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the M...

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Pioneer Ford Campground

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19 sites 4.5/5 (94 reviews) $19–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Pioneer Ford is one of the most popular of the campgrounds in the area since many of the sites are well suited to RVs and most of the sites are mostly...

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LOWER BRIDGE CAMPGROUND

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11 sites 4.4/5 (63 reviews) $27/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Lower Bridge Campground earned its name for being located on the Metolius River where it flows under the corresponding bridge. You can't miss the...

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ALLINGHAM CAMPGROUND

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10 sites 4.3/5 (41 reviews) $28/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Allingham Campground is one of a string of campgrounds located one right after another along the Metolius River.The headwaters of the adjacent Metoliu...

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PERRY SOUTH CAMPGROUND

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85 sites 4.3/5 (83 reviews) $10–$48/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Boat

Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Photography, Paddling, Day Use Area

Located in the high desert region of central Oregon, Perry South Campground sits on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook in the Deschutes National Forest....

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Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)

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16 sites 4.3/5 (26 reviews) $18/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

CAMPING

Located on the upper Metolius River, Riverside Campground is one of a sting of camps that dot the river offering visitors some of the most stunning sc...

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SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

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35 sites 4.3/5 (170 reviews) $29–$31/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access t...

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SPRING DRIVE RV CAMPGROUND

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8 sites 4.3/5 (46 reviews) $46/night Reservable

Equipment: RV

CAMPING

Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsite...

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GREEN RIDGE LOOKOUT

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1 sites 4.2/5 (10 reviews) $40/night Reservable

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking

Green Ridge Lookout is perched on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River. It offers guests a unique lodging experience in Deschutes Nat...

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CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND

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14 sites 4.1/5 (73 reviews) $27/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Camp Sherman Campground is nestled on the banks of the scenic Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors some of the most stunnin...

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COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)

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22 sites 4.1/5 (91 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Oregon, Cold Springs Campgroun...

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CANDLE CREEK CAMPGROUND

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10 sites 4.0/5 (38 reviews) $21/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Candle Creek Campground sits at the confluence of the Metolius River and Candle Creek. It is at the end of the Metolius Valley and on the river where ...

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HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

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26 sites 3.9/5 (68 reviews) $20–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Haystack Campground (East Shore) is located in central Oregon's scenic Crooked River National Grassland. With a view of Mt. Jefferson in the dis...

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INDIAN FORD CAMPGROUND

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13 sites 3.9/5 (35 reviews) $21/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Indian Ford Campground is named for its location on Indian Ford Creek and is conveniently located between the town of Sisters and the Metolius River a...

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Bear Springs Campground

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5 sites 3.3/5 (7 reviews) $21–$78/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, CAMPING

Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious...

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Mecca Flat Campground

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0.0/5 $0/night

Situated on the banks of the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Mecca Flat Campground is located just a mile and a half from Oregon State Highway 26 nea...

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MONTY CAMPGROUND

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12 sites 0.0/5 $20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Caravan/Camper Van

Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing

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 peace...

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South Shore Group Campground

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3 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

Picnicking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Non-Motorized Boating, Photography, Recreational Vehicles, Sailboarding, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing

South Shore Group Campground reservations are no longer accepted through Recreation.gov as of March 2019. Please contact the new managing agency, Croo...

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SOUTH SHORE GROUP SITES

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0.0/5 $0/night

Haystack South Shore Group Campground is the only group campground on Haystack Reservoir. Each of the two campsites holds up to 50 people. This is a y...

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Trout Creek Campground

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0.0/5 $0/night

Featuring a boat launch, a seasonal ranger station and trailhead, Trout Creek campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use campsites along the L...

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