This Central Oregon horse camp is located in the Deschutes National Forest – just outside the town of Sisters. This camp offers early-season riding for all levels without technical terrain.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 13 sites in this campground. See below for site specifics.
Fees: $23 per night, +$2 on holidays. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $10 per night.
Permits: None needed outside of camp fees.
Popularity: Low use.
Elevation: 3,324 feet
Season: May – October
Cell Service: Yes – good service with Verizon.
Getting There
Directions: From Sisters, OR: Travel 4.2 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), then 2.0 miles north on Forest Road 1012, and then 0.8 miles northwest on Forest Road 1012 300.
Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.34467, -121.64339
Road Conditions: Once you turn off of Highway 20 the road can be rough but absolutely doable. There are potholes and some washboarding. However, it’s only a few miles and even low clearance trailers can manage if you go slow. Don’t let the road deter you from this camp.
Gas Station: Chevron in Sisters, OR can accommodate most rigs.
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: 4 sites have 4-horse stalls, all others are to use the large shared corrals. Lots of trees to highline, and room for portable panels. Some people choose to use panels or temporary hot fencing to make a smaller corral within the shared corrals as there isn’t enough for each horse to have their own. Ideal for groups of horse who can be turned out together.
Stock Water: As of Sep 2025 the stock tank was removed. Unsure of 2026 plan. Bring your own stock water just in case.
Potable Water: None.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: None officially but there is room for 1-2 trailers in camp.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Site Specifics:
Site 1: Use of shared corrals.
Site 2: Use of shared corrals.
Site 3: Use of shared corrals.
Site 4: 4-horse stalls.
Site 5: 4-horse stalls.
Site 6: Use of shared corrals.
Site 7: 4-horse stalls.
Site 8: 4-horse stalls.
Site 9: Use of shared corrals.
Site 10: Use of shared corrals.
Site 11: Use of shared corrals.
Site 12: Use of shared corrals.
Site 13: Use of shared corrals.
Dumpsters: Near site 5.
Bathrooms: Near site 5.
Stock Water: N/A
Manure Bin: Near site 8.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
Glaze Meadow
Goblers Knob
Fourmile Butte
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known.
Backcountry Camp Options
Metolius Windago Trail runs north and south from camp but options with both grazing and water are limited. Otherwise unknown, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Additional Resources
- USFS Camp Status Page
- Campgound Map
- NW Horse Trails
- Holly’s Horse Trails and Tales
- Oregon Horse Camping
- Trail Catalog: Goblers Knob
- Trail Catalog: Glaze Meadow
- Hollys Horse Trails & Tales – Video Walk Through
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
Sisters Ranger District
201 N. Pine Street
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-7700
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