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Whitefish Horse Camp – Diamond Peak Wilderness, Oregon

Nov 5, 2025

Whitefish Horse Camp in Central Oregon sits on the shore of Lake Cresent and provides access to the Diamond Peak Wilderness. The famed Metolius-Windigo Trail runs through camp, and many other trails offer treks to pristine lakes. Whether you like long mileage or shorter jaunts, this camp has scenery for any rider.

The lake is also shallow enough to ride to the island at sunset- however be careful on the shoreline if you ride towards the south to the inlet- quicksand exists and your horse will give you a quick exit.

Camp Overview

Campsites: 19 sites – Sites 8, 13 and 18 have four horse corrals, while all the others have two horse corrals.
Fees: $23/night 2-horse site. $27/night 4-horse site. +$2 on holidays. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $10/night.
Permits: Self-issued wilderness permit.
Popularity: Low use.
Elevation: 4,886 feet
Season: Mid June through Mid October
Cell Service: None at camp, but Verizon service at lake.

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Getting There

Directions: From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 6.7 miles west on Forest Road 60.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 43.47218, -122.03279
Road Conditions: Paved until camp road.
Gas Station: Sinclair Gas Station – 19954 OR-58, Crescent, OR 97733

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Metal corrals.
Stock Water: Yes – spigots.
Potable Water: Yes – spigots.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: No, but free day use parking at Fawn Lake Trailhead.

Reserving Your Spot

Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.

Dumpsters: Near 4 and 18.
Manure Bin: Between 11 and 12.
Bathrooms: Near sites 6, 8, 17 and 19.
Stock Water: Near 2, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, and 19

Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:

Pinewan Lake
Diamond View Lake
Fawn Lake via Whitefish Creek & Crater Butte Trail
Saddle Lake
Oldenburg Lake
Windigo Pass
Fawn Lake via Metolius-Windigo Trail
Fawn Lake Loop
Stag Lake

Reported Conditions:

June 2025: Metolius-Windigo Northbound – Reports of severely soft trail resulting in horse falling belly deep near stumps due to recent wildfire.
September 2025 – Ground hornets.
Summer 2025 – Bridge to Diamond View Lake is out. Water crossing passable but muddy.
Summer 2024 – Red Fire affected the area north of camp. Perimeter shown below. Use caution in burn areas.