Todd Creek Horse Camp located in Central Oregon along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway offers direct access to some of the most wanted riding in all of Oregon. With the heart of the Three Sisters Wilderness just across the road, this one should be on everyones list at least once. Bonus: this one is big LQ friendly with a huge main parking area.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 7 sites
Fees: $5 per vehicle per night or free an annual recreation pass. NW Forest Pass or Interagency Passes are accepted. Fees not accepted on site. Single day passes may be purchased at Green Lakes Trailhead or Todd Lake Day Use parking lot.
Permits: Central Cascades Wilderness permit required for most rides.
Popularity: Low camp use, but trailhead permits are popular among hikers and competitive to secure.
Elevation: 6060 feet
Season: Late July to Late September
Cell Service: Yes – Verizon.
Getting There
Directions: From Bend, OR: Travel 24 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 0.6 miles south on Forest Road 4600-390.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.01747, -121.69434
Road Conditions: Paved until camp road. Camp road is well maintained gravel.
Gas Station: Fred Meyer Fuel Center – 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Metal corrals.
Stock Water: Hand pump/stock tank no longer working. Creek in camp has easy access.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Yes – huge parking lot, OK for large rigs.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: First come, first served.
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Site Specifics:
Site 1: Main parking area, OK for large rigs
Site 2: Main parking area, OK for large rigs
Site 3: Main parking area, OK for large rigs
Site 4: Main parking area, OK for large rigs
Site 5: Back in – tricky.
Site 6: Back in.
Site 7: Back in.
Dumpsters: N/A
Bathrooms: Near Site 4.
Stock Water: Creek is at large parking area, sites 1-4 are closest.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
Green Lakes
Sparks Lake
Happy Valley via Metolius-Windigo Trail
Park Meadow
Morraine Lake
Broken Top Loop – must hike small section to view No Name Lake
There are also plenty of nearby trailheads that are under 20 minutes away:
Lucky Lake Trailhead
Six Lakes Trailhead
Sisters Mirror Trailhead
Devils Lake Trailhead
Green Lakes Trailhead
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known, very regulated area due to wilderness status.
Backcountry Camp Options
- Green Lakes (no grazing), not for large groups, lack of highlining trees.
- Along Metolius-Windigo Trail
- Mesa Springs
- Linton Meadow
- Red Meadow
If you have other backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Additional Resources
- USFS Camp Status Page
- NW Horse Trails
- Holly’s Horse Trails and Tales
- Trail Catalog: Todd Creek to Green Lakes
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
USFS – Deschutes National Forest Headquarters
63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5300





















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