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Sisters Cow Camp – Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

Nov 6, 2025

Sisters Cow Camp is the perfect early season camp due to its lower elevation. Located just outside of Sisters, OR in the Deschutes National Forest. This camp is also perfect for green horses, first time campers or just a quick easy getaway. The trails are either single track dirt or forest roads with no steep ledges. The only challenge out of this camp is crossing Whychus Creek in early season- but there’s miles of other routes to avoid that if needed.

Camp Overview

Campsites: Unlimited dispersed camping. Some “official” sites with picnic tables and fire rings but this is a park anywhere situation.
Fees: Free.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Average.
Elevation: 3,400 feet
Season: April – October
Cell Service: Yes – Verizon.

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Getting There

Directions: From Sisters, OR: Travel 1.7 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), then about 3 miles south on Forest Road 15. Look for the Horse Camp sign and turn left onto the camp road.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.27352, -121.61504
Road Conditions: Paved until the last 1.5 miles. Some potholes and washboarding but overall not bad.
Gas Station: Chevon – 1001 Railway, Sisters, OR 97759 (not great for really large trailers)

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Centrally located corrals, large enough for 2 horses if they get along. Corrals are first come, first served. Be prepared to highline or bring your own corrals in case they are full.
Stock Water: Stock tank. Turned on seasonally however as of 2025 the pipe to the tank has been damaged.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault.
Day Use Parking: Yes, plenty.