The Metolius River near Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery (10-08-17)
One won't find water that's more crystal-clean-and-clear blue than the Metolius River near Camp Sherman in Oregon. The Metolius River comes straight out of the ground as a spring just a few miles upriver from where this was taken near Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, and is consistently full and cold. It's a lovely place to visit in the autumn, as evidenced by this compilation of three short videos that I took in the very late afternoon on October 8, 2017.
Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery
You can find bus friendly Wizard Falls Hatchery nestled in the Deschutes National Forest. Located in a park-like setting, families enjoy picnics, tours and general meandering among the facility’s grounds. With Atlantic salmon, brook trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee and rainbow trout, there are a number of fish to see. While in the area, consider fly fishing at the Metolius. You can get all your supplies, lunch and even a souvenir t-shirt at the Camp Sherman Store and Fly Shop. Just ask for Roger White. Trust us. There are also plentiful breathtaking hikes in the area as well as overnight amenities, whether you bring your bus or not. From spring greens to fall colors, there’s much to enjoy in this section of Oregon.
Metolius River Trail...Camp Sherman Oregon
Hike along the Metolius River Trail Near Wizard Falls
Metolius River Wizard Hatchery
Metolius River at Wizard Falls Hatchery
Camp Sherman, Oregon August 2013
Wizard Falls! Metolius River Oregon Amazing!
Yes the water just comes out of the hillside....
Camp Sherman Oregon Quadcopter flight
Blade 350 QX3 GoPro Hero 2 1080 no gimbal.
Camp Sherman, Oregon 2007
Marilyn, Elroy, Lynette, Aaron and Art in Central Oregon
Metolius River @ camp Sherman, Or.
Metolius River: Under the Surface
Underwater video of the Metolius River in Oregon
Camp Sherman Oregon
A part of my childhood will always be in Camp Sherman, OR. So happy that I was finally able to show my husband one of the places I grew up in!
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Deer near Cold Springs Resort - Metolius River Oregon
Mansfield Family Vacation 2008 - Deer by Metolius River at Cold Springs Resort , Camp Sherman Oregon
Deer near Cold Springs Resort - Metolius River Oregon
Mansfield Family Vacation 2008 - Deer by Metolius River at Cold Springs Resort , Camp Sherman Oregon
03-25-2013 Camp Sherman Oregan
Somewhere on a trail where the water poured from the mountain...It was beautiful
Love not Fear..Linda
How you ever seen a river be born? Headwaters of the Metolius River Where the Flyfisherman Go!
Flyfishing Central, water stays at the perfect temprature year around which makes it ideal for flyfishing year around.
Here is some more info on the Metolius:
The Metolius River (pronounced muh TOLL ee us) is a tributary of the Deschutes River (through Lake Billy Chinook) in Central Oregon, United States, near the city of Sisters. The river flows north from springs near Black Butte, then turns sharply east, descending through a series of gorges before ending in the western end of the lake. The unincorporated community of Camp Sherman lies astride the southern end of the river. The name of the river comes from the Warm Springs or Sahaptin word mitula, meaning white salmon and referring to a light colored Chinook salmon and not a whitefish.
The headwaters of the river are at Metolius Springs, where the river emerges from two clusters of springs at the base of Black Butte. Water flows to these springs from the drainage basin around Black Butte Ranch, several miles to the south. The elevation of the drainage basin is 300 feet (91 m) above that of the springs, forming a natural standpipe that tends to stabilize the river's rate of flow.[4]
As a consequence, the water level in the Metolius River is relatively constant. The rate of flow at the headwaters is approximately 190 cubic metres per minute (6,700 cu ft/min) or 50,000 gallons per minute), although it grows by an additional 2,300 cubic metres per minute (81,000 cu ft/min) or 600,000 gallons per minute) by the time the river reaches Lake Billy Chinook. Similarly, the water temperature is also stable; at the river source, the water temperature is a consistent 48 °F (8.9 °C).[5]
General
The Metolius River flows 28.6 miles (46.0 km) from Metolius Springs through the Deschutes National Forest, emptying into Lake Billy Chinook and ultimately the Deschutes River. The upper 11.5 miles (18.5 km) of the river are popular for catch-and-release fishing, whitewater rafting, picnicking, and camping. The lower 17 miles (27 km) are on the boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, and flow by a primitive area where motorized vehicles are not allowed.
The Metolius River was officially designated a National Wild and Scenic River in 1988.[6][7]
Many of the summer homes along the Metolius River are constructed on United States Forest Service land, under provisions of a 1915 act of Congress, and are generally required to be set back from the river at least 50 feet (15 m), allowing public access to the river
Metolius River, Oregon, 2014
Metolius Springs is the source of the Metolius River, which flows 29 miles through the Deschutes National Forest emptying into Lake Billy Chinook. The flow from Metolius Springs is sufficient to create a full-flowing river, making the Metolius River one of the largest spring-fed rivers in the United States.
Metolius River
Allen springs site on Metolius River. by Kerry O'Neal, Licensed Oregon Broker at Strategic Realty, LLC
Metolius River Trail- Camp Sherman, Oregon
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Metolius River & Camp Sherman
An absolute favorite of mine. A step into nature without much of a human footprint. In case you're wondering, clear water, no trash.
Metolious Fly Fishing 2013
July 15, Metolius River Fly Fishing with Tom Hamilton of
Napa, Idaho. Lodging at Camp Sherman. Nothing Better on Earth.