Oregon 242 is only open in summer and is not recommended for trailers. Because this is a trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail, you will need a Trail Park Pass to park at the observatory. 20 and take the left fork onto Ore. 242 before you leave town. Headwaters of the Metolius and Camp Sherman Bridge Ore. Hwy. 14, Camp Sherman A visit to Camp Sherman to see the headwaters of this famous fly-fishing river is worth the trip.
Cold water gushing out of the ground to give birth to a river is an amazing sight to behold.
The water now goes under the butte and springs up on the far side. There's a pleasant trail along the river that leads from the springs to the Camp Sherman bridge about 2 miles to the north. The 40-degree water is too cold for feet. The trail continues another 8 miles along the river. This amazing collection of famous-person memorabilia wows everyone who enters.