Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp is located just 26 minutes outside of Sisters, Oregon. This camp provides a remote high elevation spot with access to some of the best riding it the Three Sisters Wilderness. The corrals have been recently rebuilt with new metal corrals, replacing the old rotten wood corrals. Pay close attention to the permit system – many popular rides can be made from this camp without permit reservations.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 9 sites.
Fees: $23/night, +$2 on holidays. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $10 per night.
Permits: Some trailheads require a self issued wilderness permit, some require the Central Cascades Wilderness permit and others require none. Permit requirements are based off trailhead entry point, not destination.
Popularity: Average.
Elevation: 6,331 feet
Season: Late July to Late September
Cell Service: Extremely spotty for Verizon, can send a text in camp but takes forever. Some service along the trail near Park Meadow, on top of Tam McArthur Rim and at Green Lakes.
Getting There
Directions: From Sisters, OR: Travel 15.2 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.11238, -121.62513
Road Conditions: Paved until last few miles of camp, turns to gravel with some pot holes. Watch out for hiker traffic.
Gas Station: Chevon (smaller rigs, can be busy) – 1001 Railway, Sisters, OR 97759
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Corrals.
Stock Water: Stock tank or creek.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: None officially but can park on road outside of camp.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Specific Reservation Rules:
1. Two night minimum on weekends, must reserve Fri & Sat on the same reservation.
2. Holiday weekends include: Columbus Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Veterans Day, Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and may check out on Sunday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and may check out on Monday.
Site Specifics:
Site 12: Back in.
Site 13: Back in.
Site 14: Back in.
Site 15: Back in.
Site 16: Back in.
Site 17: Back in.
Site 18: Back in.
Site 19: Back in.
Site 20: Back in.
Dumpsters: N/A
Bathrooms: Near site 18, 15.
Stock Water: Near site 13, 14.
Manure Bin: Near site 13, 14.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
Green Lakes
Three Creek Lake, Little Three Creek Lake Loop
Tam MacArthur Rim
Park Meadow
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known.
Backcountry Camp Options
Park Meadow, Red Meadow, spots along the Metolius-Windigo trail. 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: Tam McArthur Rim
- Trail Catalog: Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp 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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